Skoda Rapid Vs Volkswagen Polo comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 8.43 Lakh

₹ 6.45 Lakh

Overview

Compare Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Polo

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Skoda Rapid Vs Volkswagen Polo on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol Skoda Rapid starts at ₹ 7.49 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 11.79 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Volkswagen Polo starts at ₹ 5.93 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 9.59 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Skoda Rapid base Petrol engine returns 19 kmpl. The Volkswagen Polo base Petrol returns 18 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the Skoda Rapid gets 109 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Volkswagen Polo comes in 2 Petrol 75, 109 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type

1.0 TSI Petrol, In-line, 4 Stroke Positive Ignition Direct Injection Engine

1.0L MPI Engine, 3-Cylinder In-line

Displacement (CC)

999 CC

No Of Cylinder

Power

109 bhp@5000-5500 rpm

75 bhp@6200 rpm

Torque

175 Nm@1750-4000 rpm

95 Nm@2950-3800 rpm

Drive Train

FWD

Emission Standard

BS VI

Dimensions

Length

4413 mm

3971 mm

Width

1699 mm

1682 mm

Height

1466 mm

1469 mm

Wheelbase

2552 mm

2469 mm

Ground Clearance

116 mm

165 mm

Boot Space

460 L

295 L

Kerb Weight

1112 Kg

1015 Kg

Gross Weight

1670 Kg

1500 Kg

Front Track

N/A

1460 mm

Rear Track

N/A

1456 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

N/A

4.97 m

No. Of Doors

Seating Capacity

Transmission

No. of gears

Clutch Type

N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type

Steel Wheels

Steel Wheel

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

185/60 R15

175/70 R14

Rear Tyre Size

185/60 R15

175/70 R14

Braking System

Front Brake Type

Disc Brakes With Inner Cooling, With Single/piston Floating Caliper

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension

McPherson Suspension With Lower Triangular Links And Torsion Stabiliser

McPherson Strut With Stabiliser Bar

Rear Suspension

Compound Link Crank-axle

Semi-independent Trailing Arm

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City

N/A

Mileage Highway

N/A

Mileage

18.97 Kmpl

17.75 Kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

55.0

45.0

Steering

Power Steering

Steering Type

Electro-Mechanic Power Steering

Electric Power Steering

Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph

N/A

10.5 seconds

Max Speed

N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags

Passenger Airbags

Side Airbags

ABS

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Brake Assist

Hill Assist

Electronic Stability Program

Tractional Control

Engine Immobilizer

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Power Door Lock

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Lights

Turn Indicators On ORVM

Rear Wiper

Rain Sensing Wipers

Headlight Washers

Headlamp Beam Adjuster

Brake Energy Regeneration

Dual Front Airbags

Grille

Interior

ISOFIX

Torque Assist during Acceleration

Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumper

Height-adjustable head restraints, front and rear

ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorage

L-shaped rear head restraints

Solid Wing Face Chrome Grille

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Steering Mounted Audio

Paddle Shift

Cruise Control

Power Outlets 12V

Rear Parking Sensor

Rear Parking Camera

Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror

Push Start Stop Button

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Lumbar Support

Front Armrest

Rear Armrest

Upholstery

Ivory Fabric

Fabric

Front Cup Holders

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

Idle Start Stop

Digital clock and fuel gauge

Driver Side Window One Touch Down

Dust and pollen filter

Front intermittent wipers - 4-step variable speed setting

Outside rear-view mirrors, manually adjustable

Lights

Light Type

Halogen

Front Fog Lamps

Rear Fog Lamps

High-Mounted Stop Lamp

Interior Light

Trunk Light for Cargo Area Illumination

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty

Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator

Seat Belt Warning

Low Fuel Warning

Door Ajar Warning

GPS Navigation

Door Ajar Warning Lamp

Headlamp On Warning

MID With Coloured TFT

Dual Trip Meter

Meter Illumination Control

Side Step Garnish

Entertainment

Music System

SKODA Audio Player, 2-DIN

CD/DVD Player

Speakers

2 Speakers

Internal Memory

Radio

USB Support

Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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