Skoda Rapid 2015 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Rapid is smaller. Skoda Rapid is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Rapid has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6200 | |
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