Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 55 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Rapid could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 11 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | 1210 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 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.5 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`725 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Rapid, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8800 | |
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