The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 20,100

€ 24,900

€ 20,100
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 1.4 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
67.2
76.4
59.1
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
101.9
176.5
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
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.18 %

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 automatic 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
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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
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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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
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
833 mi
Range
483 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
833 mi
483 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).
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 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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