The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 16,300

€ 24,100

€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.4
67.2
76.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
67.2 in
Width
71.4 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
59.4 in
102.4
169.4
105.7
174
169.4 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
14.8 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
NH
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
120 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
483 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
136.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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