The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 21,400

€ 25,300

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec 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 DI Turbo.
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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 TSI Green tec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
2712 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
602 lb
18.17 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
NH
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.6 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
512 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI Green tec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data