Skoda Rapid 2015 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 4 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2013 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Skoda Octavia 2013 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Rapid is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Rapid is 18 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Skoda Rapid has 40 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Octavia is better rated in child safety tests. The Skoda Rapid scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8000 | |
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