Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 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 | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 730 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Rapid engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 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 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 360 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 55 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`691 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9800 | |
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