Segment: Compact
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Skoda Rapid nameplate appeared in Europe in 1935, but it took other decades to return on the market in 1984 as a fastback and later on as a sedan in 2012. But there was another Rapid in India.
Volkswagen group successfully made its badge-engineering system all-over the world. For instance, India received the Rapid nameplate in 2011 for a sedan version based on the second generation of the Skoda Fabia, which was based on the same platform as the Volkswagen Polo. The Polo Sedan was sold in India with the Vento nameplate.
Apart from the different badges, the Rapid was a different vehicle. It featured the already known face of the Fabia II, with angled, swept-back headlights. The classic grille with vertical slats and chromed surrounding and the green badge on its top was completely different than the shapes offered by the Indian version of the Volkswagen Vento. In the rear, its taillights resembled the C-shaped letter, typical for the Czech brand.
Inside, there were just a few differences between the Rapid and the Vento. A manually controlled air conditioning system and the steering wheel with the Skoda badge were the most obvious. Its gray and light beige colors of the dashboard, with a black center stack, offered an airy sensation. In the back, there was room for three with decent legroom and headroom.
Under the hood, the Rapid was fitted with a choice of two engines, both rated at 105 hp. The base model was a 1.6-liter gasoline four-pot while the other featured the same displacement, but it was turbodiesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L MPI 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5250 RPM 105 HP @ 5250 RPM 103 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 153 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5 speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.7 in (4387 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.5 in (2553 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3691 lbs (1674 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L MPI 6AT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5250 RPM 105 HP @ 5250 RPM 103 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 153 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.7 in (4387 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.5 in (2553 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 4400 RPM 105 HP @ 4400 RPM 103 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5 speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.7 in (4387 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.5 in (2553 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3874 lbs (1757 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |