Skoda Superb 2008 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 38 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.84 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, but slightly lower. Skoda Superb is 36 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1490 litres | |
| Skoda Superb has 15 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.6 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 (kg): | 2`074 | 1`690 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7000 | |
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