Honda City vs Skoda Rapid

City Vs Rapid

Key Highlights	Honda City	Skoda Rapid
On Road Price	Rs.24,66,095^*	Rs.15,56,572^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1498	999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Honda City
ZX Plus Hybrid
21.36 Lakh^*
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1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT
13.49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	ZX Plus Hybrid	1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.24,66,095^*	Rs.15,56,572^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.46,931/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.91,357	Rs.55,182
User Rating	4.7 Based on 11 Reviews	4.4 Based on 302 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

ZX Plus Hybrid

1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.24,66,095^*

Rs.15,56,572^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.46,931/month

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Insurance

Rs.91,357

Rs.55,182

User Rating

4.7

Based on 11 Reviews

4.4

Based on 302 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Atkinson cycle DOHC with VTC	1.0L TSI Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1498	999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	125bhp	108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	253Nm@0-3000rpm	175nm@1750-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	CVT	6 Speed
Hybrid Type	Strong Hybrid	-
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Atkinson cycle DOHC with VTC

1.0L TSI Petrol

Displacement (cc)

1498

999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

125bhp

108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

253Nm@0-3000rpm

175nm@1750-4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

DOHC

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection

Turbo Charger

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

CVT

6 Speed

Hybrid Type

Strong Hybrid

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	27.26	16.24
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40	55
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabaliser
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Compound link crank-axle
Shock Absorbers Type	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled	-
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	5.3
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	R16

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4594	4413
Width (mm)	1748	1699
Height (mm)	1489	1466
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	116
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2552
Kerb Weight (kg)	1294	1139-1169
Grossweight (kg)	1700	1700
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	165	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	306	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Additional Features	- more	Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature,Adjustable dual rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console,Dust and pollen filter,USB Air purifier,Tinted windows and windscreen,Dead pedal for footrest,Front sun visors,Vanity mirror in front passenger side sun visor,Rear windscreen sunblind,Foldable roof handles, for front and rear passengers,Storage compartment in the front and rear doors,Storage pockets behind the front seats,SmartClip card holder,Coat hook on rear roof handles and B-pillars,Retaining strip on the driver sun visor more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	-
Additional Features	- more	Chrome décor for interior door handles,Chrome décor for gear-shift selector, locking button of handbrake,Chrome trim on air conditioning vents and duct sliders,Chrome trim on steering wheel,Dual tone Tellur Grey Interiors,Piano Black décor on the gear-shift console,SuperSport flat bottom steering wheel with black stitching,Premium black leatherette upholstery with Alcantara inserts,Handbrake lever with leatherette cover base,Multi-function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Iediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service Interval, Outside temperature, Clock,Reading spot lamps at the rear,Illumination of luggage compartment,Illumination of glovebox,Stainless steel scuff plates with Rapid inscription more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leather	-

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicCrystal Black PearlRadiant Red Metallic+1 MoreCity Colours	-
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Glossy Black radiator grille,Glossy Black door handles,Glossy Black exterior mirrors,Body colour bumpers,Glossy Black décor on B-pillar,Bolt caps,Quartz cut headlights with chrome eyelashes,Projector lens technology,Rear diffuser,Glossy Black body side moulding,Glossy Black front spoiler,Glossy Black tailgate spoiler,Glossy Black trunk lip garnish more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	R16

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
EBD	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-

Safety

ADAS
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Road Departure Mitigation System	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Crash Notification	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	Next Gen Honda Connect	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.1	6.5 .
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Premium Surround Sound System more	16.51 cm Drive Audio Player central infotainment system,GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	4	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda City
- Front end looks sporty and modern with sleek lighting elements and a sharp design
- Offers excellent ride comfort on bad roads while maintaining a planted feeling at high speeds
- Gets refined engine options and a great real-world fuel efficiency with the strong hybrid setup
- Comes with good daily use features and does not leave you wanting for more
Skoda Rapid
- Classy mature styling.
- Fit and finish of the interiors.
- Good performance and handling makes it a driver's car
- Comfortable ride despite good handling
- Rear seat space

Honda City
- Headroom in both the front and the rear seats is limited and tall people will struggle
- New features like the 10.1-inch touchscreen and the 360-degree camera feel like last minute thought and need better executions
- The petrol engine gets loud under load due to poor cabin insulation and acceleration also takes time with the CVT
Skoda Rapid
- No diesel option.
- Short feature list.
- Automatic is a bit too eager for city speeds

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Skoda Rapid?

A ) The mileage of City is 27.26 kmpl & the mileage of Rapid is 16.24 kmpl. Honda City gives better mileage than Skoda Rapid.

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