The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 16,500

€ 41,000

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus RS
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.9
71.8
79.5
67.2 in
Width
71.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
169.4
104.3
172.8
169.4 in
Length
172.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus RS
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
802 lb
23.79 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus RS
NH
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus RS
114 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.32 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
500 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft