Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Skoda Scala 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 28 HP less power than Skoda Scala, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Skoda Scala. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Scala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Rapid could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Rapid engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 1.4 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. Skoda Scala 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Scala 2019 1.5 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 |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 83 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.7 metres less than that of the Skoda Scala, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`718 | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 17 000 | |
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