The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 17,700

€ 21,500

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid 1.6 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 1.7 CDTI.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.5 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
NH
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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31.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
31.34 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
773 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
777 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data