Skoda Scala 2019 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
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): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Scala consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Scala could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Scala 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 Skoda Scala version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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, if possible |
1410 litres | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Skoda Scala has 83 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`690 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`168 kg | 1`151 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 542 kg | 539 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 5800 | |
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