The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 20,700

€ 22,100

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine 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 1.8.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3788 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.5 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
NH
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
89 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
170 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
31.16 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
504 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
899 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data