Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | 16 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 Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 6 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 180 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 1.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
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