Skoda Scala 2019 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Scala engine produces 28 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Skoda Scala reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Scala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Scala consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that by driving the Skoda Scala over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Scala consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| 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 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 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: | 4.36 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Skoda Scala is 12 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 9 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Scala is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Skoda Scala has 83 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Scala is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Skoda Scala can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`718 | 1`690 | |
| 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: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 6200 | |
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