Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 124 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 7400 | |
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