BMW 1 series 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series and Skoda Rapid have the same engine power, but BMW 1 series torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Rapid. BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1570 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Rapid) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 1 series is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Rapid, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 7600 | |
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