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Skoda Rapid NH vs Hyundai Solaris RB: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Skoda Rapid NH

Skoda · 2012–2019

Rapid NH

C PI 475

Power
85 kW116 PS
0–100 km/h
10.0 s

All generations

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Hyundai Solaris RB

Hyundai · 2011–2017

Solaris RB

Power
90 kW122 PS
0–100 km/h
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Photo: Retired electrician / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Rapid NH 1 Solaris RB 1

  • City Solaris RB Length: 4,370 mm vs 4,483 mm
  • Running costs Rapid NH Fuel per year: €1,040 vs €1,310 (estimated)

In plain words

Hyundai Solaris RB has more power: 90 kW (122 PS) against 85 kW (116 PS) for Skoda Rapid NH. Skoda Rapid NH is 113 mm longer than Hyundai Solaris RB (4,483 mm vs 4,370 mm). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,040 (Skoda Rapid NH), €1,310 (Hyundai Solaris RB) (estimated). Hyundai Solaris RB is the older design (from 2011); Skoda Rapid NH arrived in 2012. On the catalog figures, the Hyundai Solaris RB is the pick for city; the Skoda Rapid NH is the pick for running costs. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Hyundai Solaris RB yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Rapid NH · Solaris RB
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,602 mmWheelbase 8 ft 6 inLength 4,483 mmLength 14 ft 8 in1,461 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,570 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,370 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,700 mm5 ft 7 in
Rapid NHSolaris RB
Length 4,483 mm176.5 in † 4,370 mm172.0 in −113 mm −4.4 in −2.5%
Height 1,461 mm57.5 in † 1,700 mm66.9 in +239 mm +9.4 in +16.4%
Wheelbase 2,602 mm102.4 in 2,570 mm101.2 in −32 mm −1.3 in −1.2%
Fits a standard garage? YesNo data

Difference vs Rapid NH (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Skoda Rapid NHHyundai Solaris RB
General
Version 1.6 TDI · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) 1.6 · 90 kW (122 PS)
Production years 2012–2019 2011–2017
Body Hatchback, Liftback Sedan, Hatchback
Country Czech Republic South Korea
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp Better
Power, all versions 55–92 kW (75–125 PS) 74–123 hp 79–90 kW (107–122 PS) 106–121 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 250 Nm 184 lb-ft No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 10.0 s No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine No data 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l
Drive Front-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,483 mm 176.5 in † 4,370 mm 172.0 in
Width 1,706 mm 67.2 in † No data
Height 1,461 mm 57.5 in † 1,700 mm 66.9 in
Wheelbase 2,602 mm 102.4 in 2,570 mm 101.2 in
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 4.2 l/100 km 56.0 mpg US Better 5.0 l/100 km 47.0 mpg US
Fuel cost per year €1,040/year estimated Better €1,310/year estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2012) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel, €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.

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