In November 2016, Skoda launched the new Rapid in India with a new modern front facade and additional features! Which made the Rapid definitely more appealing. But is it good enough to threaten the likes of the Honda City? Honda recently gave the City a nip and tuck. We find out in our New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Honda City comparison here. Also See- New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Maruti Ciaz comparison
Also See – Skoda Rapid Facelift | Skoda Rapid Old vs New | Upcoming Sedans in India
New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Honda City – Price in India
Petrol
| New 2016 Skoda Rapid | New 2017 Honda City | ||
| Active | Rs. 8.28 lakh | S | Rs. 8.50 lakh |
| Ambition Manual | Rs. 9.19 lakh | SV | Rs. 9.54 lakh |
| Ambition Automatic | Rs. 10.30 lakh | V | Rs. 10.00 lakh |
| Style Manual | Rs. 10.35 lakh | V CVT | Rs. 11.54 lakh |
| Style Automatic | Rs. 11.36 lakh | VX | Rs. 11.65 lakh |
| VX CVT | Rs. 12.85 lakh | ||
| ZX CVT | Rs. 13.53 lakh | ||
Diesel
| New 2016 Skoda Rapid | New 2017 Honda City | ||
| Active | Rs. 9.49 lakh | SV | Rs. 10.76 Lakh |
| Ambition Manual | Rs. 10.40 lakh | V | Rs. 11.56 Lakh |
| Ambition Automatic | Rs. 11.61 lakh | VX | Rs. 12.87 Lakh |
| Style Manual | Rs. 11.56 lakhs | ZX | Rs. 13.57 Lakh |
| Style Automatic | Rs. 12.67 lakhs | ||
The prices of the new 2017 City start at Rs 8.50 Lakh. The Rapid, in comparison, is priced slightly lower. Overall, the Skoda Rapid is much cheaper than the new Honda City. Top end diesel manula variants have a price difference of Rs. 2 lakh!
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New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Honda City- Specifications Comparison
The facelifted Rapid gets the same engines as the earlier model. Both the engines here offer a good mixture of mileage and performance. The Diesel engine has also got a bit better due to a re-map. On top of it all, the DSG transmissions work really well. The new City also gets the same 1.5-litre Petrol and Diesel engines as before. While the Diesel engine of the City matches the Rapid’s motor in terms of displacement, it does feel almost crude in comparison. Also, it delivers a much lower torque of 200 Nm. However, where the City scores over the Rapid is the fuel mileage. The City Diesel is among the most fuel efficient sedans in India.
Diesel
| 2016 Skoda Rapid | Honda City | |
| Length x Width x Height | 4413 x 1699 x 1466 mm | 4440 x 1695 x 1495 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1182-1228 KGs | 1147-1175 kg |
| Wheel Type and Size | 15-inch alloys | 16-inch alloys |
| Boot Space | 460 L | 510 L |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.5 L Diesel | 1.5 L Diesel |
| Power | 108 bhp | 100 bhp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed manual/7-speed Automatic | 6-speed Manual |
| Mileage | 21.13 KMPL (MT)/21.72 KMPL (AT) | 25.6 KMPL |
Petrol
| 2016 Skoda Rapid | Honda City | |
| Length x Width x Height | 4413 x 1699 x 1466 mm | 4440 x 1695 x 1495 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1111-1187 kgs | 1058-1107 kg |
| Wheel Type and Size | 15-inch alloys | 16-inch alloys |
| Boot Space | 460 L | 510 L |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.6 L Petrol | 1.5 L Petrol |
| Power | 104 bhp | 116 BHP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed manual/6-speed Automatic | 5-speed Manual/CVT Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.41 KMPL (MT)/14.84 KMPL (AT) | 17.4 KMPL (MT)/18 KMPL (AT) |
As can be seen, the two cars are almost closely matched in terms of specs. However, we would still pick the Rapid over the City for its better performance. The City, however, scores in terms of spaciousness. However, the City doesn’t offer an automatic transmission for the Diesel models.
New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Honda City- Mileage Comparison
| Petrol | Diesel | |
| New Skoda Rapid | 15.41 KMPL (MT)/14.84 KMPL (AT) | 21.13 KMPL (MT)/21.72 KMPL (AT) |
| Honda City | 17.4 KMPL (MT)/18 KMPL (AT) | 25.6 KMPL |
New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs New 2017 Honda City – Dimensions
| Skoda Rapid | Honda City | |
| Length | 4413 mm | 4450 mm |
| Width | 1699 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height | 1466 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2552 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 40 litres |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 510 litres |
New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Honda City – Features
The Skoda Rapid facelift and the Honda City are almost evenly matched in the department. However, the more expensive City is slightly more feature rich. Top trims feature LED tail lamps, LED headlights, LED fog lamps, sunroof, etc. Here’s a quick comparison of the two-
| New 2016 Skoda Rapid | Honda City | |
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Yes (4) | Yes (4) |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 or 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs New 2017 Honda City – Colour Options
New Skoda Rapid Colour Options
- Silk Blue
- Flash Red
- Carbon Steel
- Candy White
- Cappuccino Beige
- Brilliant Silver
2017 Honda City Colour Options
- White Orchid Pearl
- Alabaster Silver
- Carnelian Red
- Modern Steel Metallic
- Golden Brown Metallic
New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Honda City – Verdict
We feel that both the City and the Rapid are good buys. However, the new City is a bit too expensive. Also, it doesn’t have the driving dynamics of the Rapid. But for family use, the City is better. It’s a matter of personal taste, seriously. However, here’s what our comparison results look like-
- Features – Both cars are almost evenly matched in this aspect. City boasts a slightly longer list of features but is also more expensive.
- Specifications – The Rapid is definitely more performance-oriented. It gets more powerful engines and DSG ‘box. The City, however, offers better fuel mileage. For a family car, the City makes slightly more sense. However, it’s not as exciting to drive.
- Price -Rapid is cheaper than the City with the fully loaded top end trims costing as much as 2 lakhs more!
So what are your thoughts about our New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs New 2017 Honda City comparison? Do let us know via the comments section below and stay tuned to Car Blog India for more updates on the New 2016 Skoda Rapid vs Honda City comparison once the price and other details have been made public.
