Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI review, road test

    Now gets an internationally acclaimed turbo-petrol engine and a 6-speed manual.

    Published on Jul 25, 2020 06:00:00 AM

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    Tech Specs
    PricePetrol
    Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 11.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India)
    Warranty4 years/1,00,000 km
    EnginePetrol
    Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrol
    Engine InstallationFront, transverse
    Type3 cyl, turbo-petrol
    Cubic Capacity (cc)999cc
    Bore/Stroke (mm)74.5/76.4mm
    Compression Ratio10.3:1
    Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC
    Max Power (hp @ rpm)110hp at 5000-5500rpm
    Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)175Nm at 1750-4000rpm
    Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)96.7hp per tonne
    Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)153.8Nm per tonne
    Specific Output (hp/litre)110.1hp per litre
    TransmissionPetrol
    Drive LayoutFront-wheel drive
    Gearbox TypeManual
    No of Gears6
    1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.769/7.65
    2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.947/14.81
    3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.281/22.52
    4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.973/29.64
    5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.778/37.07
    6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.642/44.93
    Final Drive Ratio3.933:1
    BrakingPetrol
    80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)29.05m, 2.72s
    EfficiencyPetrol
    City (kpl)8.7kpl
    Highway (kpl)16.5kpl
    Tank size (lts)55 litres
    AccelerationPetrol
    0 - 10 kph (sec)0.56s
    0 - 20 kph (sec)1.19s
    0 - 30 kph (sec)1.78s
    0 - 40 kph (sec)2.40s
    0 - 50 kph (sec)3.39s
    0 - 60 kph (sec)4.36s
    0 - 70 kph (sec)5.43s
    0 - 80 kph (sec)6.60s
    0 - 90 kph (sec)8.00s
    0 - 100 kph (sec)10.09s
    0 - 110 kph (sec)11.96s
    0 - 120 kph (sec)14.00s
    0 - 130 kph (sec)16.53s
    0 - 140 kph (sec)19.60s
    1/4 mile (sec)16.79s
    20-80kph (sec)11.69s
    40-100kph (sec)14.38s
    Max speeds in gearPetrol
    1st (kph @rpm)49kph at 6500rpm
    2nd (kph @rpm)97kph at 6500rpm
    3rd (kph @rpm)148kph at 6500rpm
    4th (kph @rpm)181kph at 6100rpm
    5th (kph @rpm)190kph at 5100rpm
    6th (kph @rpm)195kph at 4300rpm
    Noise LevelPetrol
    Idle (dB)38.7dB
    Idle with AC blower at half (dB)55.6dB
    Full Revs, AC off (dB)73.2dB at 6500rpm
    50 kph AC off (dB)66.1dB
    80 kph AC off (dB)68.3dB
    BodyPetrol
    ConstructionFour-door sedan, monocoque
    Weight (kg)1138kg
    Front Tyre195/55 R16
    Rear Tyre195/55 R16
    Spare Tyre175/65 R14
    SuspensionPetrol
    FrontIndependent, MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar, coil springs
    RearNon-independent, trailing arm, coil springs
    SteeringPetrol
    TypeRack and pinion
    Type of power assistElectric
    Turning Circle Diameter (mts)10.6m
    BrakesPetrol
    FrontDiscs
    RearDrums
    InteriorPetrol
    Cruise controlYes
    Heated / Cooled SeatsNA
    HVAC typeAuto 1-zone
    TouchscreenYes
    Android AutoNA
    Apple Car PlayNA
    SunroofNA
    DimensionsPetrol
    Length4413mm
    Width (mm)1699mm
    Height1466mm
    Wheel base2552mm
    Front Track (mm)1460mm
    Rear Track (mm)1498mm
    Rear Interior Width (mm)1360mm
    Ground Clearance (mm)116mm (laden)
    Boot Capacity (Lts)460 litres
    ExteriorPetrol
    Daytime running lampsYes
    Automatic headlampsYes
    Rain sensing wipersYes
    Parking cameraYes
    Safety FeaturesPetrol
    Airbags2
    ABSYes
    ESPNA

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