Skoda Superb 2013 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.3 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1480 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Superb is larger. Skoda Superb is 36 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 45 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 210 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`172 kg | 1`725 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`554 kg | 1`265 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 618 kg | 460 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Skoda Rapid. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Superb is better rated in child safety tests. The Skoda Superb scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 6200 | |
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