Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 18 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 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 more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Rapid could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
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: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.9 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`805 | |
| 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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