Many critics predicted Skoda Rapid Full failure due to late appearance on the market. There were opinions that he was late, but the car appeared exactly in those times that Lyubomir Naimar, Director of Volkswagen Group Rus.
However, the whole class B + evil tongues "ordered to live long," but judging by the demand for this market segment, everything was mistaken.
Those who believed in a novelty from Skoda were calculated on the price of lowering the VW Polo fellow, but everything turned out to be the opposite.
In this regard, we decided to spend a comparative parallel between these two European state employees.
For truthful results, the polo sedan took.
As for engines, Volkswagen Polo - 1.6 liters, and Skoda Rapid - 1.2l. The number of horses is the same to be "honest." It remains only to determine who is better - Skoda Rapid or Volkswagen Polo?
Let's start with the exterior and dimensions of cars
Both cars clearly adopted the features of their older brothers. But if POLO is hard to compare with Volkswagen Jetta, then Rapid looks like a mini copy. And this is not bad, on the contrary - nice.
If we talk about the design of the exterior, then the German brother is slightly outdated, rather than the "freshly empty" Cech. Still, Volkswagen is produced since 2010, and Skoda - from 2012. But in general, the classic forms of the polo will long stay in fashion. As for Rapid, it looks more aggressive and sports, like the entire line of models of the Czech brand.
Trunkings of competitors
Thanks to a slightly enlarged wheelbase (2552-in polo, 2602-at rapid) A lot of advantages appeared at the Czech car, one of which is an increase in the luggage compartment to 530 liters, in comparison with the 460 liters of Volkswagen Polo.
And if you consider the opening option - Liftbek, then there is no doubt rapid will win both by the number of space in the trunk and on the dimensions of the cargo transported. The only minus of the Liftback is considered the high opening of the fifth door, because of which it can not be done anywhere. Everything else is solid pluses.
If you inspect the luggage separation of the polo, it turns out that the lid of the trunk on the sides has a rack, which is why it is impossible to fully fill the separation department. Also leave to desire better loading dimensions - the bulk cargo will not enter. But on the other hand, this is an absolute rate for the sedan, which is the Volkswagen Polo.
Interiors and dimensions of the cabin machine
It is worth continuing the next plus rapid - after all, the increased wheelbase also added several centimeters and rear passengers. They will not rest on their knees in the backrest of the front seats, even with completely militant chairs. And comfort for the gallery in class B is a rarity and valuable.
It is also pleasant will please the "residents" of the second row of bulbs above their heads, cup holders and pockets in the door of the car.
In comparison with rapid, polo will lose on the size of the cabin, and by comfort for the rear passengers.
Now consider the interior of the front of the test machines
Let's start by tradition from Cech. The car's torpedo looks fresh, logical, stylish. In its design, materials are used as high quality for this class, however, only in top-end sets. The steering wheel is then covered with the skin, the armrest appears, the brightly looking radio tape recorder and many more comfortable things.
If you compare the minimum configuration of the car, then the polo will look more advantageously. Although it is the design of torpedoes and seats in the German more massive, even "topor". If you compare with rapid chairs, then the second and side support is much better, and the seats themselves are more fashionable or something.
Czech car is equipped with white well-readable illumination, while the German machine has a long-used vague red.
The on-board computer Rapid issues a huge number of necessary information - instant fuel consumption, stroke reserve, shows current transmission and recommends what to switch and it is all even on the manual transmission. This is not in polo.
Rule In the Skoda Rapid of the simplest configuration itself does not have adjustment by departure than the Volkswagen Polo boasts. However, already in the middle configuration, this function is available.
But for that Czech has adjustment of seats in height in any configuration, which is not in German.
Handling of competitors and specifications
Thanks to the same slightly enlarged wheelbase, the liftback Skoda Rapid is characterized by improved handling. Since the platform not only has become longer, but also received an extended rut (1460/1498 - It has POLO, 1463/1500 - Rapid). Czech is more stable on the road and as a cast is in turns, which gives rise to a desire to drive. The polo is also not bad, but still a certain filling is available.
As for the suspension of Rapid, it is more tough than the polo. Therefore, they protect plus behind the German.
The same applies to clearance - The German car has 170 mm, while Czech is only 140 mm.
In terms of overclocking between the "brothers" there is no difference, both are well and easily started, the forces of these engines for the city are more than enough.
It clearly loses the polo in the number of proposed motors, it is only one - 1.6 liters.
Rapid has alien three engines - 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 liters.
Skoda Rapid also holds the championship and by the number of gears offered, it has three of them: mechanical, robotic and automatic.
Volkswagen Polo can provide a choice of two: mechanics and automatic.
Making a conclusion from the foregoing, it is safe to say that the rapid fans will be more than that of the polo. However, both machines occupy their niche in the model line of brands is not accidental, and there must be differences in both externally and the cabin. The main thing is that on the road they will both become good comrades.
It would be, one platform, almost the same equipment, similar features and positioning should reduce the difference between cars to a minimum. An example showed that even in this case there is still a difference, although not too significant. For Polo and Rapid, it turned out to be even more noticeable - maybe this is one of the steps to reduce, and maybe it is the desire to explicitly dilute cars in positioning. Be that as it may, it does not interfere in the point of view of the profitability of the purchase.
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There are features not only in prices and riches of equipment, but also in the variability of the latter, and in the technical component. Speaking about the technique, it is worth noting, for example, with the same rulers of power units, the combination of the top 1,4-liter TSI turbomotor with a capacity of 125 hp With a six-speed mechanic available only for Polo: Rapid is combined exclusively with seven-step DSG. Another nuance applies to the base 1,6-liter MPI on 90 hp .: Volkswagen in the richest configurations they are not equipped with, but Skoda may have a "initial" motor under the hood even in the top execution.
But one of the main difficulties of direct comparison of these cars was the difference in approaches to modeling equipment. The point here is that Volkswagen offers almost all options for packages, grouping them on functional accessories, and Skoda In addition to similar packages allows the buyer to add options and "piece" for individual money. Need electrical heating windshield, but not interested in heating the rear row? There are no problems, they can be ordered separately. Do not need a rear janitor? You can not order it. I want cruise control, but I do not want to overpay for the next set? And this problem is solved.
As a result, the attempt of direct comparison of cars turns into a test: yes, there is no such option in this configuration, but it can be purchased for a little money, but a competitor has something else for that money ... It is complicated by all the fact that Skoda is complicated by Skoda in the price The sheet is four configuration, and Volkswagen - five: the German sedan has a special version of Life, which is at all "stuck" between the middle and the top, offering attractive options with a common package for less money. Therefore, the only true solution was to exclude special executions from the comparison list: POLO was left behind the version of LIFE and GT, and Rapid is the design of Monte Carlo. And only such an approach made it possible to reduce the number of compared versions to equal numbers. Although, we emphasize again, this comparison remains not entirely direct due to the highest flexibility of the configuration, especially the Czech brand.
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Basic equipment
Basic configurations of both cars in German are restrained, in something even very. At the start, they, of course, are equipped with identical 1.6-liter engines for 90 hp, aggregated with a five-speed manual transmission. Both machines offer ABS, steering wheel adjustment in two planes, its amplifier (electric RAPID and electromechanical POLO) and simple audio preparation with 4 speakers. However, in further basic options, discrepancies are already beginning. So, Volkswagen, not stinging, installs frontal airbags for the driver and passenger and power windows on all windows, but Skoda is distinguished by the lack of passenger airbega and manual "twist" for the windows of the rear doors. In addition, the German sedan already in the database has an adjustment of the driver's seat in height and the monochrome display between the dashboard scales, but the Czech elefbeck is not. He, however, responds to another: Each Rapid has heated windshield washer nozzles, a central lock with a set of remote control keys and a system of course stability that Volkswagen will appear noticeably later or for extra charge.
And one more important argument, which in some cases may apply for the title of decisive: the presence of air conditioning. Yes, it is absent in both machines, but the "Cech" can take it for 35,600 rubles even for the initial configuration of Entry, but the "German" of such a liberty does not allow, including it in the mandatory equipment of the next configuration.
True, no money in such a decision is not too much: the starting Rapid entry already costs 611,000 rubles against 599,900 per Polo ConceptLine, and the air conditioner brings this amount to 646,600, which is more expensive than the next execution of the German sedan. But in the second embodiments, there are also certain differences.
A little more options
The second stage of these machines is akin to "real base": both are added quite a bit. True, it "a little" means different things for different money.
Thus, the execution of Trendline in Polo differs from the starting availability of air conditioning. And disk rear brakes - but only if you finish at a 110-horsepower engine, because the base 90-strong is exceptionally the drums. This is the entire functional set - and in addition to the size of the "stamping" disks (14-inch for a 90-strong motor and 15-inch for 110-strong), it is actually an absolutely comprehensive list of additions.
The Rapid Active list has a little more - true, all it consists of what "lacked" start-up configuration: there will be two frontal pillows instead of one, driver seat adjustment in height and on-board computer. Well, a 110-strong motor, like POLO, laid disk rear brakes. Only "But": the air conditioner is still not!
But those who will seriously concern the choice between these two cars should pay attention to the little things already starting with these basic versions. After all, Skoda would not have been, it would not offer a little more convenient details: For example, Rapid always has individual reading lamps in front of the cabin, pockets on the side of the front seats and a branded ice scraper, and the execution of ACTIVE is complemented by 12-volt Rosette, clothing compartments and hooks for bags in the trunk. Yes, and later the Czech approach "Simply Clever" will still remind himself.
Well, here it is also worth the next (and not in the last) time to say about the possibility of supplementing the configuration of machines with optional packages. Air conditioning, heated, parking sensors, and even a rear view camera and side airbags are available for surcharge at Skoda, and Volkswagen though not indulging in all of these "luxurious" options, but also gives a significantly "improve" the car.
From a technical point of view of rivals parity: Both vehicles offer a choice between the 90-strong and 110-strong versions of the 1.6 motor, which in the first case complements exclusively mechanics, and in the second - an optional six-speed automatic. But here is a price parity and does not smell: the prices lie in the range of 639,900 - 729,900 rubles from POLO and 667,000 - 770,000 rubles from Rapid, and after all, many people will want to complement the air conditioner, bringing the difference to good hundreds of thousands ... remains to console itself That surcharge for the machine for both is the same and amounts to 45,000 rubles.
Accurately with air conditioning
Usually such a subtitle is in the second configuration of budget sedans, but this time it is a bit "slip" down. It is equipped with third-party equipment - ComfortLine in POLO and AMBITION from Rapid is no longer so striking with its "inequality." True, with the price questions remain - but then we'll figure it away first than the buyer's shopper and the Czechs.
Both those and others will complement their cars with outer mirrors with electrically regulating and heating, heated front seats and a decent head with AUX, USB, support for SD -Cart and Bluetooth. Skoda in the list of capabilities of the radio tape recorder also includes Apple Chip, which allows you to play music when connecting the corresponding devices via USB. Immediately, the "Czech" catch up with the "German" in terms of the presence of rear windows and air conditioning, and the "German", in turn, receives heating the windshield washer nozzles and the ability to control the central lock remotely using the key that has long been available at the Czech.
But this is not limited to this: while Rapid only gets a complete set of windows, Polo Comfortline already has automatic mode with pinching protection, as well as flames with leather trim, lever PPC and manual brake. Skoda responds to this presence of the front fog light headlights and an assistant lifting to the mountain, which, however, is offered only for cars with DSG.
In the photo: Volkswagen Polo Sedan "2015-N.V. and Skoda Rapid" 2017
Price plugs on these configurations, as mentioned above, differ markedly: Volkswagen is asked from 684,900 to 769,900 rubles, and for SKODA - from 768,000 to 911,000. So much difference in the cost of the most expensive versions can be explained by the fact that for Polo Here is not yet available Senior 125-strong Motor 1.4 TSI, but it is possible to equip Rapid, and even in a pair with a non-alternative seven-step DSG, and the surcharge with a relatively 1,6-liter unit with a machine gun will be only 40 thousand. However, versions with 1.6 and mechanics still have a difference of 84 thousand, which is quite a few for the class, and to justify such an imbalance with a pair of smallest things like a video and a glove box with highlighted.
Netope top
Gradually, we got to the senior versions of both cars: Volkswagen it is traditionally referred to as Highline, and Skoda is Style. True, despite the highest position in the hierarchy of the complete sets, they do not mean at all that the machines will be equipped with a higher category: a list of additional paid options is extensive for both competitors. But before it, we still get - but as long as we will see that marketers included in the "basic top execution."
Of course, in both cases it did not cost without climate control, fog headlights and cast discs - on this, as well as the central armrest, similarities in the equipment ended. And differences began: so, Volkswagen "caught up" of a competitor in terms of Apple-supplied in the radio, and also won the windshield heating and standard alarm. But Rapid is responsible for a much more serious set of options: In addition to the "late" leather finishing of the controls and exclusive LED rear lights for this pair, he "attacks" cruise control and side airbags, as well as trifles like an intra-alone mirror with auto-process and duplication Multimedia functions on the steering wheel. Rapid and Tolika exceptionally added from Czech chips: the background LED lighting of the cabin and an umbrella under the front passenger seat replenishes the number of "cozy" solutions.
The difference in the cost of the complete sets this time is also not so shocking, starting from 29 thousand: to purchase Polo, it will take from 784,900 to 864,900 rubles, and Rapid - from 813,000 to 956,000. However, this is explained by this "cunning" mentioned above: For 813,000 rubles, it is possible to purchase Czech elefbeck with a motor on 90 forces and manual transmission, and for the German sedan such an unit is unavailable - here under the hood will be at least a 110-strong motor. Therefore, in comparable versions with the same power units, the price clearance between models varies in the area of \u200b\u200b90 thousand rubles, but this time is justified by important neutans of equipment.
By the way, we will repeat and something else: when buying Polo with a 125-strong TSI, you can save as many as 70 thousand, choosing a six-speed mechanics instead of a seven-step DSG - in the top version of the surcharge for the "robot" will be just such. But the hydromechanical machine, relying 110-strong 1.6 MPI, costs 45 thousand in the price lists of both machines.
Maximum equipment
Well, "For a snack", we traditionally leave the car, the top-taped to the fair options from the configurator. It is worth noting: we added extremely functional "dops" extremely functional, leaving the style effects like disks, spoilers and contrast paintings overboard. And this experiment also brought some important and curious discoveries.
You can buy a lot for both cars. Among the equation options are bixenon headlights with washers, rear view camera, rain and light sensors, front and rear parking sensors, as well as advanced head multimedia devices with a color screen. True, the Czech system amundsen pleases the presence of the navigation component, but the navigation is not mentioned in the German "head" of navigation. In addition, Polo will have to pay extra for everything that it was already as part of the style of Style at Rapid: Multi-Multiple, Cruise Control, Side Airbags and Rear View Salon Mirror With Autocessure Here are paid options. Little - albeit paid - the exclusive bonus is the outer rear-view mirrors with the electric folding and turning repeaters.
But Skoda is invited to pay extra for completely different things. And not just others - and what POLO does not have any money for any money. Heated windshield and signaling to their number are not included, but the heated of the rear seats, the side security curtains, the system of invisible access and starting the engine and the system of automatic control of distant light - very much. In addition, the adjustment of the seat seats can be fired and the front passenger.
And here - already last time - we will mention the more flexible possibility of configuring the car in Czech execution. Some things here are not only cheaper, but also available individually: For example, Bickenon in Polo is united in a package with headlight washers and costs 56,990 rubles, and Rapid has bixenon headlights (in a complex with front fogs) cost 38 300 for configuration AMBITION and 33 300 for STYLE version, and it is possible to add them to the washers as desired for 6,700.
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In the photo: Volkswagen Polo Sedan "2015-N.V. and Skoda Rapid" 2017
Ultimately, the price tag of the maximum packaged Rapid turns out to be expected higher than that of Polo: all of the above "exclusive" options are money. Therefore, for Volkswagen with all optional packages will have to give 1 022,850 rubles, and for SKODA - 1 159,500 rubles. The psychological barrier in a million breaks through both cases - but the German sedan gently "punks", and Czech Liftbek is already thoroughly ruined, offering a little more for a bit big money.
conclusions
The final conclusions about the profitability of the purchase, as always, remain for the buyer. Someone will prefer to obtain a more practical body of Liftbek in combination with the pleasant features of the Czech approach to the perception of the car, and someone will choose savings in almost a hundred thousand rubles in a comparable configuration or focus the maximum of attention on a pair of a 125-strong motor and a manual transmission. There is something to think about, and the clock in the configurator still expect almost everyone, who scrupulously configures the car in accordance with their budget and requests - and we, as usual, we hope that the decision makes the decision is significantly easier.
After a detailed study, I would choose ...
Among car manufacturers in the budget segment there is a fierce struggle for the consumer. In Russia, this is the most desired piece of the market, due to the most large incomes of the population. Today we will analyze two cars that compete with each other not only within the market, but also within the same concern. Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Polo are bright, interesting representatives of the B-class for wide masses. Moreover, the machines are made on one platform.
Skoda rapid was constructed on the basis of Volkswagen, because the polo on the market was much earlier. Before the creators there was a simple task - to make a car visually and technically more competitor, since the buyer looks closely looking at this parameter, choosing a budget car. In general, they turned out, rapid looks more and more confident. The difference is very sensible, minor differences only in height.
Dimensions of Polo Sedan / Skoda Rapid (2016 models):
- Length - 3970 mm and 4300 mm, respectively
- Width -1682 mm and 1706 mm respectively
- Height-1462 mm and 1461 mm, respectively
Comparison of an external car
Appearance and appearance is an exceptionally question of taste. Cars are positioned equally, the prestige of the brands will not take into account, everyone likes his own. Rapid and Polo are very similar in detail, but different in the overall approach to design. It is difficult to say whose appearance is preferable, but you can compare them in dry facts.
Exterior
Polo and rapid have similar front optics, identical stop signals on a spoiler. The rear and front bumpers also have strong similarities. But there are a number of serious differences.
The body shape among polo is more streamlined, which makes it look like a Volkswagen Jetta, only less and more modest. The headlights are strongly rounded. Polo practically lack sharp straight lines.
Rapid looks towards the senior "sister", Skoda Octavia. Rapid pulled out clear straight lines and angular design from it. Such an approach, taking into account the fact that Rapid is longer than a competitor for 33 centimeters, makes it visually a little solid polo. Designers from the Czech Republic probably made a big emphasis when designing.
Interior Polo.
Volkswagen Polo demonstrates us a fairly modern dashboard. But it is so simple and standardized that the driver is not about to pay attention when it is in the cabin.
Control elements are conveniently located, the new driver gets used to them very quickly. But they look archaic. Shared fadness is observed in everything, from the side of the computer to the deflectors in a small cell that look like copies from the previous century. Practical and inexpensive materials do not spoil the picture, but also do not make an appearance better.
The spaciousness of the cabin in the front of the car does not cause complaints. The driver and the passenger of any complex will feel comfortable for a long journey. Rear passengers were lucky less, there is little space. If two adults people feel cowardly, then three people will be very close to three people, if the complex will allow placed in general.
Interior Rapid.
Skoda Rapid looks a much more modern car from the inside and looks more like cars Volkswagen, rather than POLO himself. The design of Skoda causes only positive emotions at the expense of modernity and minimalism. The deflectors are made in the form of a trapezoid and are placed in a line that is located along the entire dashboard.
The dashboard is digitized, has a futuristic blue backlight, and the onboard computer looks much more modern than that of a direct competitor. It seems that the class of the car is higher.
The Rapid salon is identical to Polo in front, there is also spacious for the driver and passenger. From the point of view of the backspace, Skoda wins due to the increased length of the car. Especially the rear passengers feel greater legroom, which makes Rapid more suitable for long-distance travel with the whole family.
True, there is one unpleasant feature of the body of Liftback at Rapid for passengers in the backseat. In winter, when the trunk opens, it gives rise to cold air, as the glass also rises. Especially relevant in the northern regions, where it is cold and winter, and in the summer.
Space of trunk
The trunk volume is one of the criteria for choosing a car, especially in the budget segment. In addition to the volume, the buyer analyzes the useful space and convenience when filling it. Volkswagen Polo 2016 is 460 liters, Skoda Rapid 2016 is 530 liters.
Rapid's trunk volume has more than 70 liters, which acts as a strong competitive advantage. Skoda designers have achieved such a result, thanks to the body of Liftback. Externally, the car looks like a sedan, but the trunk opens with the rear glass, like Hatchback.
This approach is not devoid of flaws, but the owners are usually ready to close the eyes when they see a spacious trunk, inaccessible with the same dimensions of the sedan.
Among the few minuses of Liftbekka, Rapid can be noted a highly rising trunk lid, which is not always comfortable to get hand. Well, cold air penetrating salon. Otherwise - only pluses.
From the point of view of the volume and useful space, Rapid wins unconditionally.
Equipment of luggage departments
Not only volume is important, but also options that allow you to comfortably use the trunk. Volkswagen Polo designers decided to make the trunk blank. The creators of Skoda were provided in the fastening trunk, which can be fastened with a grid for products or anything else. In all other way, equipping is identical.
It turns out that the trunk at Rapid is much more and equipped with a little better.
Power units
Since cars are designed on one platform, the engines on them also put the same. These are two engines 90 hp and 110 hp, both 1.6 liters. On Skoda, another 122 hp turbated engine is set. volume of 1.4 liters. At POLO, so far such aggregates do not put. And this is the advantage of the Czech car industry for those who want more.
Fuel consumption in cars with the same engine has minor differences. Rapid spends more due to the greater mass and other configuration from the factory. Polo in the city spends just less than 10 liters per 100 km, on the highway is 5.4 liters. Skoda spends 10.2 liters in the city, 6 liters on the highway. Both cars consume gasoline AI-95.
Owliness of cars
One platform is not an indicator of the same ride. Rapid wheel base is larger, the car itself is wider, which made it possible to increase the wheelbase. Therefore, RAPID resistance on the road is comparable with a higher class cars. An additional advantage of Rapid can mark a modified and enhanced suspension, which is relevant for Russian roads.
Representatives of Skoda assure that the suspension is not limited to the suspension. The diagram of the suspension is the same in both cars, but there are structural differences. Skoda from the front of McPherson, a longitudinal lever with a torsion beam is located behind. Such a feature made it possible to make Rapid cheaper and provide more space under the trunk and for the rear passengers. At the same time sacrificed comfort for the rear passengers while driving.
The manual box on Rapid and Polo is the same, except that Skoda engineers have improved it. They reduced the lever and the course of clutch. Switching is obtained faster and smooth. The feeling of response from switching is noticeably improved.
The POLO is installed power steering. Rapid is a combination of electric power and a hydraulic agent. It is believed that the "Czech" approach is more modern. In practice, good handling is the merit of the suspension. And the steering in cars is quite comparable.
conclusions
It so happened that Polo was constructed first, so the competitors had an instance that could be studied and modified in such a way as to look greater.
The creators of Skoda did everything in order to allocate profitably on the background. However, this does not mean that POLO is very inferior. Yes, the design of the cabin and the appearance is weaker, less trunk, worse handling.
But this is felt only with the direct comparison, separately from each other cars normally go, give comfort within its capabilities.
Volkswagen Polo is selling better, which indirectly confirms the quality of the car. People are tied not only with specifications, but also to the brand. Polo, being a budget car for developing countries, still remains Volkswagen with German roots. Skoda will be preferable for scrupulous Europeans who always know what they pay and analyze all the advantages and disadvantages of options.
Skoda Rapid or Volkswagen Polo Sedan? There is no winner among these machines, there are competitive advantages, advertising campaigns, positioning and consumer wallet. On this chain closes, and sales remain. Always choose to you!
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If you personally suggested choosing Volkswagen Polo or Skoda Rapid, then what of these cars would you take? If you do not know what is better, and did not decide on the choice, we hope this article will help you compare them among themselves.
Single-paltorm cars (moreover, those in one "weight category") will inevitably compare each other. Moreover, this market segment is simply filled with various options. If you share competitors to the pair, then the comparison and the choice becomes easier and visually.
Among the assemblies on the German platform PQ-25 should pay attention to the updated version of Volkswagen Polo Sedan and a little late with the release of the Czech new Skoda Rapid. As often happens in such cases, two different vehicles have increased at the same base. But everything is in order.
Especially for Russia
Both cars are specially adapted to the features of the Russian market: the suspension has increased, the ground clearance is increased for increased passability into dirty and rainy weather, possibilities for additional configuration are expanded. But at the Kaluga motor assembly plant, both cars got opposite ways, and in this - their difference. Polo Sedan was originally calculated for the local market, whereas for Skoda it was a forced measure - after the crushing failure of European sales, the car was held a localization for Russia (and, by the way, a categorical success was noted, yielding only octavia in terms of sales).
Body design and layout
Volkswagen, under pressure from competitors, had to bring the appearance of polo sedan to compliance with modern trends. Otherwise, the utilitarian German design would be completely lost against the background of bright representative Koreans Kia and Hyndai (see comparison Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris). A sharp aggressive view of wedge-shaped front headlights can now shine xenon, and the branded radiator grille was covered with chrome. Also, the back of the body was changed, the back of the body was added: the repeaters of stop signals were added, and the form of the rear plafoons changed. In general, the corporate identity is preserved, but has become more representative - added expressiveness lines.
Skoda and in terms of visual perception of his brainchild, went on a latter path: Rapid 2017 resembles a reduced octave - the same rectangular "brick" of anterior optics, a characteristic layout of the hood and glazing on the sides. The profile angles are somewhat sharper than the Polo Sedan - the radiator grille is vertical and made in the form of wings, creating a feeling of rapidness; A small spoiler attached to the fifth door of Liftback.
Rodation platforms well gives the feed of both machines - despite all the tricks of designers, to confuse both cars from the back by a non-specialist very simple.
Polo sedan Even after the update, it cannot boast anything special: a classic sedan as it is - modest and low. The Czech designers approached the case seriously: the Body of Liftback Skoda Rapid expanded on 5 cm (compared with the base platform of the polo) and lengthened by 10 cm.
The difference in the size of the body was used with maximum benefit: the volume of the trunk reached 530 liters (overtaking even the reference 510 liters of Renault Logan, not to mention the modest 460 liters of the Volkswagen Polo capacity), there was more comfort from the passengers in the back seat.
Liftback geometry implies advantage in carrying capacity before the sedan. But the same feature determines and the inevitable minus Skoda Rapid in the harsh winter - the salon cools faster.
Factory discs - the unambiguous victory of Skoda Rapid 2017 in front of the polo. If the second offers really budget alloy options by 15 inches, then there are also representative cast 16-inch samples in various configurations "Czech".
Salon
Inside Volkswagen Polo, the sedan has changed little from past versions - not counting the new handling of the steering wheel with three spokes and the possibility of two-color interior trim. The same "outstanding" backlight in the crimson tones and an antediluled interface of the onboard computer straight from nineties, cheap plastic and upholstery. The only indisputable advantage of the interface is a more convenient and beautiful audio system. Yes, and the salon, although it is made of frankly cheap materials, but carefully, and no complaints cause.
The dashboard and the Skoda Rapid software environment are made in a more modern style and do not irritate the driver's eye. The materials for decoration are the same - but everything has been done more relief, plus chromed and lacquered inserts come across. A significant minus is that the driver's seat and the steering wheel will have a long time and painfully tune the leadership to drivers.
If we talk about the driver's comfort, Skoda Rapid clearly wins. There is a more pronounced side support of the chairs, which does not allow to fall when maneuvers. Yes, and read the information from the dashboard, which has already been mentioned above, it is more convenient for Czech car.
In terms of ergonomics, both models are the same. All control elements are at hand, and the intuitive configuration mechanisms (with the exception of the steering wheel at Rapid), so the driver does not have to be distracted from the road while the air conditioner is turned on or other options.
As for comfort for the second row of seats, here, undoubtedly wins "Czech". For passengers, the Skoda space is an order of magnitude more than in Volkswagen. This is due to the enlarged wheel base of the first car. In addition, Skoda is a few centimeters wider than VW Polo, despite the fact that in the development of as a basis one base was taken. Let and slightly, but this fact also highlights rapid in this comparison.
The essential minus for the comfort of passengers Skoda is the feature of the body as Liftback. For the capacity of the luggage compartment, this is unconditional plus, but when opening the rear door, together with a glass of passengers, it blows up a fair amount of cold air, especially in winter. The rest of the Skoda is a clear leader in the design and comfort of the cabin.
Engine, Transmission and Dynamics
In the basic configuration and Skoda Rapid, and the Volkswagen Polo Palo 2017 the motor is the same: CFN for 1.6 liters and 105 horsepower. But Skoda as an option to complete rapids by a turbo-driven direct-flow TSI engine with a volume of 1.4 liters with 122 "horses" - a serious application for the championship in high-speed characteristics in its segment. Volkswagen was so impressed with the capabilities of this "engine" in combination with this platform, which promise the POLO Sedan GT series, equipped with the same.
Excellent acceleration dynamics of rapid (9.5 seconds to hundreds) is provided by a 7-speed robotic DSG box. The reserve of thrust 200 nm is more than sufficient to preserve the dynamics in urban conditions. Polo hardly reaching 12-second overclocking (although, on the mechanics, with due skill, you can bring this indicator to 10.7 s).
A more voluminous engine with less power turns into another disadvantage for the Volkswagen product, namely an increased fuel consumption. The difference is essential: a whole liter (7 against 6), and at the worst indicators. Additionally, the fuel consumption on rapid can still be reduced by using the built-in gear shift tip. In defense of the sedan polo, it says that the high reliability and durability of the engine is extremely iligible in consumed by the merry.
Control
In general, the same - judging by the reviews of the owners, both models became famous for the impeccable quality of maneuvering and entry into turns. McPherson spring pendants are used on both models - good, reliable, but rather hard racks. The test showed that both cars confidently overcome bumps, protrusions and small holes, but the sensations are not always pleasant - especially many complaints in this regard caused the early polo sedan. Skoda Rapid came out later. Therefore, experts managed to study the shortcomings of previous use of the same platform, plus additionally optimized chassis design under a heavy turbocharged engine and a liftback format. By the way, the wheelbase was expanded by 50 mm, and the body lengthened at 100 mm.
A transverse torsion beam was added (moved here from Octavia). This made it possible to preserve the high stability and maneuverability of the car when the burden has grown on the back. A minus such a solution is that the comfort of passengers in the backseat, which will feel excess vibrations. So, as a result, Skoda Rapid behaves on the road almost as tough as Volkswagen Polo.
Cost and equipment
Any options for assembling Volkswagen Polo cost more similar sets of Skoda Rapid. Even unreasonably more expensive. When the model only appeared, it was already becoming the topic for discussion in the press. Therefore, the budget polo can be called a small stretch.
Without additional packages of options and extended models of configuration, the difference between the machines is almost erased and comes down to design - engines and ACPs for basic versions are the same. At the same time, the "German" base will be more cured "Czech": the polo has two airbags, high-quality climate control, radio tape recorders and electric windows.
Among the advanced POLO and RAPID capabilities: Bixenon headlights, light tinting of glass, leather steering wheel, expanding multimedia functions by Mirrorlink system, wheel heating and mirrors, front headlight washers and, of course, parking sensors in front and camera from behind.
Output
Making mistakes and shortcomings by the elder model Volkswagen, the Czechs released their own version of the budget machine with a pleasant design, utilitarian body and brilliant driving characteristics. The main minus Skoda Rapid 2018 is the cost that goes beyond the b class. Otherwise, he overshadows a sedan polo in all respects: both technical and aesthetic (although, the latter, of course, the case of taste). The exception is the set of basic configuration. An unambiguous choice here is quite difficult. If the budget is strongly limited, then the question "what to choose" can be safely replied: "Take, cheaper: polo!". But if the priority is functional and practicality, it is better to prefer the "Czech".
Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Rapid occupy the top lines of the hit-parade of popular Machines of Belarus: Following last year, the new Polo took 1st place on sales, Rapid - 5th. In this regard, we decided to compare the cost of servicing these cars from official dealers for virtual mileage of 120,000 km. Also study the features of warranty obligations and the cost of body spare parts.
Let these models and not "twins", but they have one platform, the same aggregates. Recently. To our surprise, the cost of operation differed significantly - the owner of Renault will save on servicing from a dealer of $ 500. And what about Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Rapid?
Warranty Warranty Volkswagen Polo
Warranty on all passenger cars purchased on dealer enterprises of Belarus - 3 years without a mileage limiting with the possibility of extension to 5 years and 100,000 km depending on what comes before. Warranty on the paintwork is 3 years, from through corrosion of the body - up to 12 years.
Warranty conditions are described slightly in more detail than Skoda. So, the warranty does not work if "the factory settings changed, including re-equipment, booking, changing electrical, fuel, exhaust and other systems, reprogramming control units (chip-tuning)".
Also, the warranty does not apply if "the goods participated in races or other activities related to operation in the conditions for which it is not intended; the goods are constantly exploited outside Belarus in the area attributable to the manufacturer to another climatic zone, whose specific conditions are not adapted ".
The warranty does not apply to parts subject to natural operational wear (brake pads, brake discs and drums, wiper brushes, filters, tires, spark plugs, etc.) if the cause of the fault is not caused by a material defect or impaired manufacturing technology, and also if Since the purchase, more than 6 months or mileage passed more than 10,000 km. Adjusting the hood, doors, trunk covers, measurement and adjusting the angles of the wheel installation will not be made at the expense of the dealer, if necessary, if more than 6 months or mileage passed more than 10,000 km.
Features of the guarantee Skoda Rapid
The warranty period for RAPID is 3 years with a constraint of a run of 100,000 km. At the same time, the warranty on the paintwork - 3 years, from the end-to-end corrosion of the body - 12 years. That is, in contrast to Volkswagen, there is a limit on the run.
Warranty service includes free transportation of the car through the territory of the Republic of Belarus or reimbursement of the cost of transporting the car from the place of failure to the nearest dealer if the fault that has arisen prevents the car's independent movement or threatens traffic safety.
It is indicated that the warranty does not apply "to details subject to distinct operational wear: brake pads, brake discs and drums, wiper brushes, all kinds of filters, tires, spark plugs, incandescent bulbs, fuses, driven disc and clutch basket." However, if the cause of the fault is not related to wear, but is called by the factory defect, then the warranty will be replaced by this or that item.
What is curious, it is indicated that the guarantee against end-to-end corrosion of the body does not apply if the corrosion was caused by damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the car body, which arose due to insufficient care (see "Operating Instructions" in a set of on-board literature of the car) or as a result of applying additional funds not approved by the manufacturer. " On wheels and other mechanical elements that are not part of the car body, the warranty from end-to-end corrosion is also not covered.
The cost of body details
Nobody is insured against an accident. If there is no Casco, damage the culprit of the accident will pay from his pocket. How much are the basic body elements?
| Detail | Cost, rub. | |
| Volkswagen Polo. | Skoda Rapid | |
| Front door | 1144 | 903 |
| Rear door | 990 | 903 |
| Lid trunk. | 1199 | 1083 |
| Headlight | 222 | 373 |
| Front bumper | 820 | 456 |
| Rear bumper | 790 | 562 |
| Side mirror | 457 | 450 |
| Hood | 807 | 784 |
On Volkswagen, most body parts are more expensive, and the front bumper "German" almost twice! Polo is cheaper only headlights. The winner in this "competition" is coming out Skoda dealer.
VOLKSWAGEN POLO AND SKODA RAPID planned maintenance
Failure to comply with the timing, it can entail with warranty, which is written in all dealers in contracts. The maintenance interval for these cars is 15,000 km or 12 months depending on what comes before.
| Materials | Cost, rub. | |
| Volkswagen Polo. | Skoda Rapid | |
| Motor oil | 120/4 l (30/1 L) | 140/4 l (35/1 L) |
| Oil filter | 18,72 | 19,93 |
| Fuel filter | 79 | 73,93 |
| Air filter | 42,12 | 45,77 |
| Salon filter | 41 | 42,22 |
| Spark plug | 82/4 pcs. (20.50 / 1 pc.) | 77.76 / 4 pcs. (19.44 / 1 pc.) |
| Working hour | 72 | 72 |
Let's try to calculate how much the car maintains in a technically good condition within the framework of the dealer service to a distance of 120,000 km. For comparison, we take new cars with atmospheric gasoline 110-strong 1.6 (CWVA) and a manual transmission.
| That | Mileage, thousand km | Volkswagen Polo, rub. | Skoda Rapid, rub. |
| TO1. | 15 | 217 (266) | 291 |
| TO2. | 30 | 337 (549) | 537 |
| TO3. | 45 | 217 (266) | 291 |
| TO4. | 60 | 530 (625) | 608 |
| TO5. | 75 | 217 (266) | 291 |
| TOY6. | 90 | 337 (549) | 537 |
| TO7. | 105 | 217 (266) | 291 |
| TO8. | 120 | 1154 (1244) | 1496 |
| TOTAL | 3226 (4031) | 4342 | |
What are these brackets in the table? The fact is that the Volkswagen dealer has some items that mandatory for Skoda are a recommendatory. Therefore, in brackets - the price with the holding of "recommended" works.
So, on rapid every 15.000 km, in addition to various inspections, we change the oil, oil filter and the cabin filter. The Polo cabin filter can not be changed, but it is recommended to replace it with "small that".
Every 30,000 km at Skoda, in addition to the above, the air filter is changing, the fuel filter and spark plugs. The Volkswagen replacing the spark plugs and fuel filter is a letter of recommendation, the replacement of the cabin is required. TO4 in both cars are not cheap: the auxiliary belt changes. The fuel filter on this is the Volkswagen dealer, according to the service department manager, will be "strongly recommended" to replace, the spark plugs are subject to mandatory replacement. On the range of 120,000 km on the regulations, both cars will be replaced by the timing belt and the auxiliary equipment belt, so the cost of this is high.
By the way, both dealers offer significant discounts depending on the year of release: the car is older, the cheaper to serve it.
Verdict site
As a result, it is cheaper to maintain Volkswagen Polo, because some works are not included in the list of mandatory at that. Although it would seem that the aggregates of the machine are identical ... However, a big question is whether it is worth increasing the regulations for replacing the spark plugs to 60.000 km, and the fuel filter is not changed at all? What else is interesting, the Volkswagen dealer allows us to use with the regulatory service of the non-original Castrol oil, the liter of which costs 23 rubles., And not 30. That is, and here you can save.
If you do everything like on Skoda, Volkswagen service for 120,000 km will be 312 rubles. Cheaper. The difference seems to be small.
However, after all, it is necessary to post the victory of Polo: he, among other things, is also cheaper, about it below. On the other hand, Rapid has a much more practical type of body ...
Since we have recently compared Nissan Terrano and Renault Duster, you can compare the cost of maintaining the all-wheel drive crossover and the B-class sedan. Thus, the cost of servicing Renault Duster per mileage of 120,000 km will be 3278 rubles, Nissan Terrano - 4400, Volkswagen Polo - 3226 (4031 - If you follow "Recommendations"), Skoda Rapid - 4342 rubles.
Cheaper Total to maintain Volkswagen Polo and Renault Duster, more expensive - Skoda Rapid and Nissan Terrano. However, cars with modern CWVA motors are much more economical, so the final cost of operation will be lower.
Pricing
In the Belarusian market, the updated VW Polo in the body sedan is offered with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which, depending on the modification, develops 90 and 110 hp, with a mechanical or 6-range automatic transmission to choose from. Also available 1.4-liter TSI turbo engine capacity with a capacity of 125 hp With "mechanics" or "robot". Five sets to choose from: TrendLine, Life, Comfortline, Highline and GT.
The most affordable Polo Trendline sedan with a 90-strong engine costs 19.900 rubles., Or $ 10.314. The list of standard equipment includes heat shielding glasses, painted in the body color of bumpers, daytime running lights, adjustment of the driver's seat height, front airbags for the driver and front passenger, ABS, ESP, adaptive electromechanical power steering, steering wheel adjustment and departure, power windows , on-board computer, air conditioning, cabin filter, central locking, trunk opening button Outside, enhanced suspension. Air conditioning is already included in the basic configuration.
The version with automatic transmission is only available from the LIFE configuration, and such Polo is already from $ 13.377. Without a "machine", but with a 110-strong POLO engine in the middle configuration of the ComfortLine is estimated at 23.710 rubles., Or $ 12.289. Well, the most expensive Polo GT with the turbo engine and the "robot" costs 30.390 rubles, or $ 15.751.
Skoda Rapid is offered with two gasoline engines and in three main equipment: Active, AMBITION and STYLE.
For the basic version of Liftback Rapid Active 1.6 with a 90-strong engine, they are asked from 23.514 rubles (about $ 12.187). Its equipment includes ESC, a package for bad roads, driver's airbag, ABS + MSR + ASR + MBA, ISOFIX fastening for children's chairs, an electromechanical adaptive steering amplifier, an inseparable folding rear seat back, central locking, CD / MP3 audio system, front electric windows, Adjustment of the driver's seat height, the cabin filter, painted in the body color of the bumper, chrome frame of the radiator grille. Air conditioning as an option for this configuration costs 1227 rubles., Or $ 635.
Skoda Rapid with an atmospheric engine 1.6 and a 5-speed manual transmission in the average configuration AMBITION is estimated at 27.517 rubles., Or $ 14.262, version with a 6-speed "automatic" and 110-strong motor 1.6 - 31.186 rubles, or $ 16.164.
Top version with "Robot" and Motor 1.4 TSI costs 34.021 rub., Or $ 17.633.
