Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747 vs Volkswagen Polo 86C: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Skoda · 1984–1990
Rapid Typ 743 / 747
- Power
- 40 kW54 PS
Volkswagen · 1981–1994
Polo 86C
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 33–85 kW45–116 PS
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In plain words
Volkswagen Polo 86C is the older design (from 1981); Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747 arrived in 1984.
Full specifications
| Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747 | Volkswagen Polo 86C | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 120 · 40 kW (54 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 1984–1990 | 1981–1994 |
| Body | Coupe | Sedan, Hatchback |
| Country | Czech Republic | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 40 kW (54 PS) 54 hp | 33–85 kW (45–116 PS) 44–114 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 40–46 kW (54–63 PS) 54–62 hp | 33–85 kW (45–116 PS) 44–114 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,200 cc · 4 cyl 1.2 l | No data |
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,200 mm 165.4 in | No data |
| Width | 1,610 mm 63.4 in | No data |
| Height | 1,380 mm 54.3 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm 94.5 in | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).