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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.6 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 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 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`900 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6200 | |
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