Specs for all generations of Skoda Rapid

Skoda Rapid is available in several body styles with different dimensions. The 1984 Coupe is 4200 mm (165.35 in.) long, 1610 mm (63.39 in.) wide, and 1380 mm (54.33 in.) tall, Hatchback variants measure at between 4304 mm (169.45 in.) and 4483 mm (176.5 in.) in length, 1706 mm (67.17 in.) in width, and between 1459 mm (57.44 in.) and 1475 mm (58.07 in.) in height, Sedan variants – at 4512 mm (177.64 in.) in length, 1706 mm (67.17 in.) in width, and 1469 mm (57.83 in.) in height, and the most recent version – the liftback, is 4485 mm (176.57 in.) long, 1706 mm (67.17 in.) wide, and 1475 mm (58.07 in.) tall.

Wheelbase of Skoda Rapid is between 2400 mm (94.49 in.) and 2603 mm (102.48 in.), depending on the modification.

No, the Skoda Rapid Spaceback is in a hatchback body style.

The older variants from 1984 – 1990 model years have an output of between 53 and 62 Hp, while later variants from 2012 onwards deliver power of between 75 (2012 Skoda Rapid (2012) 1.2 MPI) and 131 Hp (2018 Skoda Rapid Spaceback (facelift 2017) TSI230 DSG).

The fuel economy of Skoda Rapid is between 3.6 l/100 km (65.34 mpg) (Skoda Rapid (Spaceback) 1.4 TDI (90 Hp)) and 7.4 l/100 km (31.79 mpg) (1985 Skoda Rapid (120G,130G,135G) 1.3 (130G) (62 Hp)), with most variants being on the lower end.

Yes, Skoda Rapid is available with two diesel engine options - 1.4-liter (1422 cm3) 3-cylinder and 1.6-liter (1598 cm3) 4-cylinder diesel engines.

Automatic transmission options are available in the Skoda Rapid range, either 6- or 7-speed.

Older variants from 1984 – 1990 model years are, indeed, rear-wheel-drive., while later ones, from 2012 onwards, are front-wheel-drive.

According to owners, Skoda Rapid is good value for money, being overall well-performing and comfortable.