Skoda Rapid 2019 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 25 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Rapid engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 13 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1460 litres | 1354 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 155 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 106 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`715 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`255 kg | 1`329 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 571 kg | |
| Skoda Rapid load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Ford Focus. Therefore, Ford Focus is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 200 | |
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