Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Hyundai i30 2017

 
Skoda Rapid
2017 -
Hyundai i30
2017 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 125 HP140 HP
Torque: 200 NM242 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds9.2 seconds
Skoda Rapid engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.85.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km7.0 l/100km
The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1140 km in combined cycle960 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1060 km on highway
850 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 12 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Rapid might be a better choice in this respect.
Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ...  More about Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.34 m
Width: 1.71 m1.80 m
Height: 1.46 m1.45 m
Skoda Rapid is smaller, but slightly higher.
Skoda Rapid is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 415 litres395 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1301 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Rapid has 20 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The Hyundai i30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: no data10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6911`850
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Hyundai i30 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 780014 000
Pros and Cons: Skoda Rapid has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • fewer faults
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