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New Skoda Rapid can not be attributed neither to a sedan nor a hatchback. In fact, it is something between them - liftback. Despite this, the car is compared to fairly inexpensive sedans. Well, although for some the cost of this car is small, but for others it is a fortune. After all, the price of the new Skoda Rapid is 700 thousand rubles and it can only be referred to a sedan, but already a higher class. Why did the Citroen C-Elysee have the honor to stand face to face with this car? The fact is that both sedans belong to the class "B" and are focused on the emerging market.
Comparison of cars Skoda Rapid and Citroen S-Elise
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For the first time the image of the future car was presented in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A year later, the original version of the new Skoda was released. In the same year and began selling models in European countries. However, in Russia, the car market received new liftbacks only by mid-2014, when their popularity abroad reached a peak.
Car Skoda Rapid
Most believe that the Rapid is more convenient, and at the same time more affordable car than the Octavia, which has become one of the world's bestsellers. In addition, Rapid often compared with the Octavia.
Saloon car Skoda Rapid
The wheel of the model is represented by a three-spoke. From above it has a leather covering. Being behind him is convenient, as you can easily adjust the chair in accordance with the features of your figure. The size of the cabin is pretty decent, considering that this car is a class B +.
In turn, the Citroen C-Elysee almost completely resembles another French sedan - Peugeut 301. Both cars belong to the class B +, that is, they are small sedans. They also have the same platform. Presented in 2012 in Paris, they went on sale in a few months. In Russia, sales of these sedans were launched only after a couple of months - in February.
Car Citroen S-Elise
Citroen C-Elysee also has its own specific features, but they are not as pleasant as Skoda. These include: power window keys, monochrome display. Landing at the wheel is also somewhat unusual: I want to lower the seat and the steering wheel a little, since it is not possible to position the legs normally. At least, it will be inconvenient to be here for a person who has a height above average. Also quite uncomfortable is the adjustment of rear-view mirrors. The interior design is not bad, however, too big a dashboard with a glossy finish that looks cumbersome grieves. Generally, black plastic finish 
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Salon car Citroen S-Elise
The wheel, on the contrary, is picked up successfully, reminding sports cars. Under the wheel is a joystick, with which you can control the speaker system of the car. Many believe that it is easier to adjust the buttons located on the panel itself. However, in the case of Citroen, there is no noticeable difference in convenience.
The trunk has an uncomfortable shape, as there are installed original lights (they are quite large). The volume of the compartment is much smaller than that of the Skoda - only 506 liters.
| car model | Skoda Rapid | Citroen C-Elysee |
| engine's type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Volume | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
| Power | 105 l. with. | 115 l. with. |
| Transmission | 5MKPP | 5MKPP |
| Drive unit | Front | Front |
| Front suspension | Type MacPherson | Type MacPherson |
| Rear suspension | Half-dependent | Half-dependent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disk drives | Drum |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 л | 50 л |
| Volume багажника | 506 л | 530 л |
| Max speed | 193 km / h | 188 km / h |
| Acceleration to hundreds for: | 10.6 s | 9.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption l / 100 km | 8,9/4,9/6,4 | 8,8/5,3/6,5 |
Driving characteristics
Рапид оснащен бензиновым двигателем объемом 1.6 l. За счет этого машина развивает мощность в 105 l. with. Ситроен, в свою очередь, имеет немного большую мощность – 115 l. with.
Оба автомобиля являются довольно проворными. Однако, Ситроен едет немного быстрее. До сотни он разгоняется всего за 9.4 seconds, в то время как Шкоде требуется для этого 10.6 s. Тем не менее у Рапид более четкий механизм передач. Передачи переключаются настолько плавно, что иногда даже путаешь, желая выбрать ту или другую скорость.
Test drive car Skoda Rapid:
At Citroen comfortable suspension. However, the Skoda seats are more comfortable, they keep their backs well, repeating all its outlines. And Eliz chairs are too high and are quite flat. Because of this, the driver feels worse than a car, as a result of which it is not easy to drive at high speeds.
Test drive car Citroen S-Elise:
However, Citroen shows itself from the best side on rough roads. Riding fast on this sedan is much easier than on a Skoda, which restricts certain movements.
We compare one more parameter - the waste of fuel. Citroen is more economical, spending only 6.5 liters per hundred, while Skoda needed all 7.5 liters.
If we compare the cost and configuration, the Skoda wins. Configurations are in both cars almost the same, but the choice of options for Citroen is somewhat worse.
Therefore, in this fight by right wins Skoda Rapid. She has almost no negative sides. To get used to this liftback does not take much time, because the machine is very convenient and practical. At the same time, it is a little more difficult to handle Citroen's management, since it has its own specific features.
Skoda Rapid became a favorite of our comparative test
In general, Citroen is a machine that is always in the middle of its competitors, old and new. He is, as it were, a priori unable to become a leader, but everything he has done for the glory, though not great. That is, it is not worse and not better, and it may turn out to be both a good choice and not so much. Skoda is more practical due to its additional features. Yes, and on the go she behaves much better than Elise. Rapid is a real favorite, always able to take a leading position in any country of the world. So in our comparative test, the Skoda Rapid wins and does so successfully.
