Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Skoda Rapid engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Rapid consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 200 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`750 | |
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| Quality: | Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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