Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 96 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2012 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 Rapid 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Rapid is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Rapid is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 420 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 130 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.8 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Rapid is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly 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 Honda Civic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 18 800 | |
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