Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Kia Ceed 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Skoda Rapid engine produces 15 HP less power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Kia Ceed. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, 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 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Skoda Rapid is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Rapid is 4 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 395 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Rapid has 20 litres more trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The Kia Ceed may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`691 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Rapid has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Ceed, so Skoda Rapid quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 14 800 | |
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