The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

€ 20,100
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
€ 23,300
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (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 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
101.9
176.5
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
105.7
183.4
176.5 in
Length
183.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.18 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
NH
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
89 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

 REPLAY
31.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
31.34 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
512 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
833 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
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