2012-2019 Rapid OverviewŠkoda Rapid Overview (2012 - 2019)
2012 - 2019
Tech Specs Summary
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- 109 - 129 mph
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- 8.9 - 13.9 seconds
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- 74 - 123 BHP
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- 48.7 - 83.1 mpg
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- 1,135 - 1,292 kg
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- 415 - 1,381 L (Hatchback)
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- 550 - 1,490 L (Saloon)
The Škoda Rapid was produced by the Czech manufacturer Škoda between 2012 - 2019. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a hatchback or saloon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 74 BHP 1.2 L Inline 3 petrol engine to a 123 BHP 1 L Inline 3 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Rapid is the Škoda Rapid Scoutline 1.4 TSI 125 which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 123 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 101 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 127 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Škoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green 90 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,005 miles and can store 415-1,380 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 610 kg and a braked towing capacity of 900 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
