Skoda Rapid 2019 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid 2019 is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid 2019 engine produces 3 HP more power than Skoda Rapid 2012, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid 2019 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Skoda Rapid 2019 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid 2012, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid 2019 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 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 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Rapid 2019 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 2019 1.4 engine Skoda Rapid 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Rapid 2019 is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid 2012, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Rapid 2019 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1460 litres | 1490 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Skoda Rapid 2019 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid 2012 (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`715 kg | 1`690 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`255 kg | 1`151 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 539 kg | |
| Skoda Rapid 2019 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Skoda Rapid 2012. Therefore, Skoda Rapid 2012 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 6200 | |
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