Honda City has been the most premium offering in the segment and on the other hand, Skoda Rapid has a really low starting price. Here is a detailed comparison of Honda City with Skoda Rapid.
Honda City 2020 vs Skoda Rapid Dimensions Comparison – Which one is bigger?
Honda City with length of 4,549 mm, 1,748 mm width, 1,489 mm height and 2,600 mm wheelbase is better than Skoda Rapid with 4,413 mm x 1,699 mm x 1,466 mm x 2,552 mm (L x W x H x Wheelbase).
| Dimensions | Honda City | Skoda Rapid |
| Length | 4549 mm | 4413 mm |
| Width | 1748 mm | 1699 mm |
| Height | 1489 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2552 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 163 mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.4 m | 5.3 m |
| Boot Space | 506 L | 460 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
| Wheel Size | 185 / 55 R16 | 195 / 55 R16 |
| Kerb Weight | – | 1112 – 1138 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | – | 1670 kg |
Dimensions Verdict
- Honda City is 136 mm longer, 49 mm wider and 23 mm taller than Skoda Rapid.
- Wheelbase of Honda City at 2,600 mm is 48 mm more than the Czech sedan.
- Ground Clearance of Skoda Rapid at 163 mm is 2 mm less than that of Honda City.
- While the Skoda Rapid has a turning circle of 5.3 m which is shorter than 5.4 m of City.
- Honda City’s boot can hold 46-litres of more storage than Skoda Rapid.
- Skoda Rapid has a 15-litre bigger fuel tank than that of City.
- Wheel size of both the sedans is same with Rapid’s tyre being slightly bigger in dimensions.
Honda City vs Skoda Rapid Engine Options Comparison
Skoda Rapid has got its 1.6 L petrol and 1.5 L TDI diesel left in the BS 4 era with only 1.0 TSI petrol on offer while Honda City has the choice of BS 6 petrol and Diesel engines.
| Powertrains | Honda City | Skoda Rapid |
| Petrol | 1.5 L | 1.0 L |
| Diesel | 1.5 L | – |
Honda City 1.5 Petrol vs Skoda Rapid 1.0 Petrol – Which Engine is more Powerful / Fuel Efficient?
| Specifications | Honda City | Skoda Rapid |
| Engine | 1.5 L I-VTEC | 1.0 L TSI |
| No. Of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 119 BHP | 108 BHP |
| Torque | 145 NM | 172 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / 7 Speed CVT | 6 Speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.8 kmpl / 18.4 kmpl | 18.97 kmpl |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes (CVT only) | – |
Petrol Engine Review
- Honda City has a bigger petrol engine than Rapid with higher displacement.
- Rapid’s 1.0-litre TSI engine is a 3 cylinder unit while the City has a 4 cylinder engine.
- Honda City I-VTEC petrol makes 11 BHP more power than Skoda Rapid.
- While the Rapid’s 3 cylinder unit churns 27 NM more torque than the naturally aspirated petrol engine of City.
- Fuel economy of Skoda Rapid is 1.2 kmpl more than City thanks to a smaller engine.
- Paddle shifters are available in City petrol CVT and the Rapid doesn’t have an automatic gearbox as of now.
Also Read: Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI Petrol AT Launch Confirmed
We haven’t put to comparison the diesel units since the Rapid doesnt have one.
Honda City vs Skoda Rapid – Which sedan offers more features?
| Features | Honda City | Skoda Rapid |
| Headlamps | LED | Projector |
| Tail Lamps | LED | Halogen |
| Tyre Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Interior Theme | Dual Tone | Dual Tone / Single Tone |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Steering Wheel | Leather | Leather |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 8-inch |
| Instrument Cluster | Analog | Analog |
| Air Conditioner | Automatic + Rear AC Vents | Automatic + Rear AC Vents |
| Push Button Start with Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Car Technology | Yes (32 features) | – |
| Electric Sunroof | Yes | – |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Footwell Illumination |
| Rear Windscreen Sunshade | Yes | Yes |
| Outside door handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured |
| Cruise Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Armrest | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Steering Wheel | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
- Honda City has LED headlamps and tail lamps while Rapid comes with Projector headlights and halogen tail lamps.
- The infotainment system of Honda City also have Amazon Alexa support which neither of the segment cars provides.
- Dual tone black and beige theme is available in City while Rapid gets dual tone (with multiple colour combos) and single colour scheme option.
- Features that Honda City provides over Skoda Rapid are connected car tech, electric sunroof and single colour ambient light.
Honda City vs Skoda Rapid – Which has more safety features?
| Safety Features | Honda City | Skoda Rapid |
| No. of Airbags | 6 | 4 |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Park Assist | Reverse Parking Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Blind spot monitor | Yes | – |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | – |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | – |
| TPMS | Yes | – |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Pinch Guard for Power Windows | All | All |
- Honda City has 6 airbags while Skoda Rapid has 4 of them.
- Features that Skoda Rapid doesn’t have and Honda City comes bundled with are blind spot monitor, hill launch assist, vehicle stability control and tyre tronics.
Honda City vs Skoda Rapid – Which sedan has better build quality?
Skoda Rapid scored 5 stars in Euro NCAP tested back in 2012 and while the Honda City passed the ASEAN NCAP in 2020 with flying colours.
| Honda City | Skoda Rapid | |
| Platform | ACE Body Structure | PQ25 |
| NCAP | 5 stars (ASEAN) | 5 stars (EURO) |
Honda City vs Skoda Rapid – Which is ahead in terms of sales figures?
Skoda Rapid has been selling in between 800 to 1400 units per month and with the introduction of TSI petrol engine at a really competitive asking, the sales are expected to rise with City’s 1st position likely to be challenged in next few months.
| Honda City | Skoda Rapid | |
| Sales (in units) | 2,500 | 1,200 |
Honda City vs Skoda Rapid – Which offers customers better peace of mind?
Skoda Rapid’s 4 years and 1 lakh kms seems to be better package than the Honda City’s warranty offering of 3 years and unlimited kilometres.
| Honda City | Skoda Rapid | |
| Warranty | 3 years / unlimited kms | 4 years / 1,00,000 kms |
Honda City vs Skoda Rapid – Which is cheaper?
Skoda Rapid with a smaller engine and just petrol mill will obviously be affordable on pocket while City has always been a premium offering with the base model costing Rs. 10 Lakhs and the top end diesel manual with an ex showroom rate of Rs. 16 Lakhs.
| Honda City | Skoda Rapid | |
| Price (Ex Showroom) | 10 Lakhs – 16 Lakhs | 7.49 Lakhs – 11.79 Lakhs |
Why Honda City is better than Skoda Rapid?
- Availability of Diesel engine – Honda City has got a Diesel engine in its lineup which is best suited for the people with monthly running of around 1500 kms which Skoda doesn’t provide in BS 6 in Rapid.
- Spacious and Segment Above Cabin – Honda City offers nearly twice the space as in Rapid and also while providing an excellent cabin experience.
- A Long Feature List – Features like TPMS, Electric Sunroof, Honda Connect, 6 airbags, Amazon Alexa support surely tells why Honda City is priced at a higher tag than the Czech sedan.
Why Skoda Rapid is better than Honda City?
- Competitive offering – Skoda Rapid in 2020 with 1.0-litre TSI petrol is the cheapest of all the sedans in the segment and boasts considerable equipments as well and if have a slightly less budget, under 10 lakhs, you may opt for Rapid Rider.
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