Opel Astra 2015 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Astra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Rapid) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 225 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Skoda Rapid. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 80 mm (3.1 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Rapid can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Rapid version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 11 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 24 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1210 litres | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 180 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`725 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Rapid, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6200 | |
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