The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 14,200
Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15) Skoda Rapid 1.2
€ 24,900
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Rapid 1.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Skoda Rapid 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
67.2 in
Width
71.4 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15)
101.9
176.5
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
183.4
176.5 in
Length
183.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2502 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3516 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Skoda Rapid 1.2 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
18.53 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
NH
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
74 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
83 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.2
83 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.2

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

 REPLAY
33.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.2
33.81 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.2
41 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
483 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.2
589 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.2
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data