Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Skoda Rapid engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1640 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 960 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) | 165 mm (6.5 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. | |||
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: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.9 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`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 5600 | |
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