BMW 1 series 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 1 HP less power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Skoda Rapid. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series 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 BMW 1 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`645 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 600 | 8000 | |
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