Opel Astra 2018 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 78 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 55 litres | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 11 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.9 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 (kg): | 1`900 | 1`690 | |
| 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 (€): | 8800 | 6200 | |
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