The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 20,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.23 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
NH
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
833 mi
Range
590 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 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