Opel Astra 2012 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Skoda Rapid) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1640 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 11 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 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 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.3 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`940 | 1`595 | |
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| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6400 | |
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