Volkswagen Jetta 2011 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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Rapid have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is larger. Volkswagen Jetta is 16 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 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. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Jetta has 40 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. This could mean that the Volkswagen Jetta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7000 | |
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