The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 17,600

€ 41,000

€ 17,600
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.59 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
NH
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
113 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
500 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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