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Škoda Rapid

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Škoda Rapid. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 5.1 L/100km: 55 mpg UK, 46 mpg US.

Škoda Rapid in silver
Fuel use
5.1 L/100km
2017 official
UK mpg
55 mpg
US mpg
46 mpg
On a full tank
1,074 km
55 L tank

What a Rapid costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$15.05 per 100 km$1,656
Australia$2.41/L petrol$12.36 per 100 km$1,372
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£14.37 per 100 miles£1,006
United States$4.35/gal petrol$9.48 per 100 miles$1,279

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

NH (1st generation), 2012–2022

Specs for the 1.2 TSI; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
NH (1st generation)
Built
2012-2019
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,483 mm
Width
1,706 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,602 mm
Kerb weight
1,170 kg
Boot
550 L
Boot, seats folded
1,490 L

Engine

Engine
1.2 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
81 kW
Torque
175 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.6 L/100km
CO₂
130 g/km
Fuel tank
55 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2012

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2018Petrol5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2017Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2016Petrol5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2015Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2015Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2014Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2014Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2013Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—

Škoda Rapid questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Škoda Rapid?

The 2017 Škoda Rapid uses 5.1 L/100km by its official figures: 55 mpg in UK gallons and 46 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Škoda Rapid cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,656 in New Zealand, $1,372 in Australia, £1,006 in United Kingdom, $1,279 in United States.

How far does a Škoda Rapid go on a full tank?

About 1,074 km (667 miles) from its 55 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Škoda Rapid's boot?

550 L, for the 1.2 TSI.

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