The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 21,000

€ 22,500

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
57.5
67.2
76.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
101.9
176.5
105.7
181.2
176.5 in
Length
181.2 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
2712 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.69 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
NH
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
120 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
22.6 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
828 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
589 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data