BMW 1 series 2015 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 82 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 960 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: | 1.44 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 415 litres | |
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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`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 7400 | |
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