Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Rapid) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Leon) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 10 HP more power than Seat Leon, but torque is 50 NM less than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Rapid consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Rapid could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 2 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 380 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 35 litres more trunk space than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`691 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 12 800 | |
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