Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 3 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 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: | 4.57 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 8 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1490 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 55 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 18 600 | 6200 | |
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