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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 38 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
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`920 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7000 | |
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