Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 200 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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