Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Skoda Scala 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 5 HP less power than Skoda Scala, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Skoda Scala. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Rapid consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Scala 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 Skoda Scala version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Rapid 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Skoda Scala 2020 1.0 engine: The VW DLAA 1.0 TSI is a three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine produced at Volkswagen’s Czech plant from 2020 to 2024. It was later discontinued after stricter Euro 6e emissions requirements came into ... More about Skoda Scala 2020 1.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 12 cm longer than the Skoda Scala, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1490 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 83 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Scala. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`635 kg | 1`686 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`175 kg | 1`141 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 545 kg | |
| Skoda Rapid load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Skoda Scala. Therefore, Skoda Scala is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Scala is better rated in child safety tests. The Skoda Scala scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 12 600 | |
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