Kia Rio Volkswagen Polo Hyundai Solaris comparison. Skoda Rapid: compare with Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris

Today, against the backdrop of a protracted financial crisis, many people are looking for best car, which will meet certain criteria:

• Modern and reliable;
• Safe and affordable.

These models include Hyundai Solaris, Volkswagen Polo and Kia Rio. Three cars - two Koreans and one European. That is, completely different principles for the release of their products from manufacturers. It's not surprising that optimal choice hard enough to do. It is for this reason that we propose to compare which is better: Kia Rio, Hyundai Solaris or Volkswagen Polo.

evaluate these vehicles We will be according to several important criteria.

Appearance and equipment features of the interior models

So Koreans. The appearance of these cars is quite interesting and modern. It is immediately clear that the manufacturers relied on the younger generation of motorists, since the appearance of both models is quite aggressive. Yes, these are not elite sports cars, but not the simplest budget cars, which are clearly designed only to move a person from point A to point B.

How can the Volkswagen Polo answer? and the German is no worse in its exterior. True, the designers were aiming at a slightly different category of potential buyers. This model is clearly intended for the typical middle class person who lives in the city, works in good office, has a beautiful wife and a couple of kids.

What's in the cabin? In the cabin of all three competitors, you can see the so-called universal standard. That is, nothing superfluous and special for the actual cost of the machines. Inexpensive plastic, but decorated very high quality, ordinary, but quite comfortable chairs, a minimum of technological inclusions, but everything is quite interesting and comfortable for the average buyer. Does the person want improvement? You are welcome!

Customize interior trim, install a powerful audio system and other bells and whistles for your property yourself.

Technical features of the three cars

If we compare the Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio and Volkswagen Polo in this regard, we also get an ambiguous picture. The thing is that you will not find serious differences in technical characteristics. Yes, there is a certain difference, but it is minimal.

• For example, Korean cars use two variants of gasoline engines;
• German - three, also running on gasoline.

Yes, Polo has a better choice, but Korean options are more powerful:

• German power power units from 90 to 110 horsepower, with 1.6 liters of volume;
• The power of the engines installed on the Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio is 108/124 horses with a volume of 1.4 / 1.6, respectively.

Everything else is also quite similar and standard: the same type of suspension, brake systems etc. Even in choosing a gearbox, the buyer will not be able to win much, since in all three cases both automatic transmission and manual transmission are offered. True, Solaris has a six-speed automatic, which its two competitors cannot boast of.

Perhaps there is a significant difference in the cost of the models? Let's compare:

• Hyundai Solaris. Price from 375 to 582 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration and equipment;
• Kia Rio. Cost from 380 to 600 thousand in rubles;
• Volkswagen Polo. You can find from 385,000 rubles. The extreme bar is approximately at the level of competitors.

That is, there are no significant differences according to this criterion.

Yes, it's really hard to make a choice. Therefore, a potential buyer is advised to heed the following tips:

1. Find out what bonuses a particular seller provides.
2. Get information about service and warranty service Which option would be more cost effective? Find out the availability of service centers in the places of future operation of the car.
3. Listen to your own feelings when examining all three proposed options.

It's good to have a super-fast supermodel racing car or a giant elephant-hunting SUV. But it is much more important to find a reliable car friend for every day, to help out in any bad weather, wag in the morning traffic jams and honestly drag packages from the hypermarket. When choosing such a car, it is useful to read about the impressions of the owners of different models. Today in the section "Garage" we will take a critical look Volkswagen Polo in a sedan and listen to the story of its owner Dmitry.

— My Volkswagen Polo is an ordinary workhorse. I chose a car in a clear price range and also considered the Hyundai Solaris and the Kia Rio. I opted for the Polo sedan, because it had the best equipment in the base. And the appearance of the car in a practical black color pleased me, and the reviews of the owners were quite satisfied.

I must say that expectations and reality coincided perfectly. I purchased new car about six months ago in the St. Petersburg car showroom - and to this day there are practically no complaints about it. Now this model has already been discontinued - I got a pre-styling version. Such foreign cars Russian assembly(my Volkswagen Polo is from the Grabtsevo technopark in Kaluga) we call it “captured Germans” :) European assembly engine). Also, as far as I remember, there is still a different gearbox.

Speaking of complaints. The soundproofing of the car let us down, and after six months of operation, the suspension began to creak. I joined the group of owners of this model on the social network - they write that such problems are ubiquitous and solvable. They also say that the Volkswagen Polo hatchback has much better optics. The sedan's headlights are, indeed, rather weak. I'll try to put LEDs: they burn brighter, react faster and come out more economically. Maybe I'll change the headlights later.

There are a couple of other inconveniences associated with design features auto: slight engine knock on cold start, rear springs too low. In this regard, it helps that the model has a high ground clearance for an ordinary city sedan. In the famous January snowfall, for example, I calmly drove through the uncleaned streets and even pulled out other cars. I did not calculate fuel consumption up to a liter, in mixed mode it comes out about 8-9 liters. Engine 1.6, 86 liters. with.

Once I was driving to St. Petersburg, and a bear with cubs ran out onto the track. I had to stop abruptly - and the brakes did not disappoint. Didn't hurt a bear's hair :) Convenience Salon Volkswagen Polo's long trips I also appreciated. The interior is roomy - with the seats folded down, I often drive a bicycle behind. That's just the seat covers need to be purchased - until the hands reach.

Of the additional options I plan to purchase a rear view camera. And still does not interfere with the installation alloy wheels— With our roads, I was already tormented to edit stamped. But on the other hand, I can 100% confirm that the Volkswagen Polo is being repaired “on the knee”. If necessary, repairs can be carried out with a hammer, electrical tape and a strong word :) For daily trips around the city, this car is a win-win option: strong, unpretentious, comfortable.

Cars Hyundai Solaris, KIA Rio, Volkswagen Polo Sedan topped the TOP-10 sales in the Novosibirsk region at the end of last year (according to Avtostat). Until recently, the leaders of sales fell and Ford Focus. What do manufacturers save on when solving the problem of finding the golden mean of build quality and an affordable price? The correspondent studied the reviews of car owners.

Hyundai Solaris: the secrets of directional stability

Hyundai Solaris is a version adapted for operation in Russia Hyundai car Accent. The start of sales of Solaris cannot be called successful. The main headache for car owners since the release of the first generation Hyundai Solaris in 2010 was the unstable “swinging” suspension, with slightly sharper turns, the car easily went into a skid, which was unsafe.

The suspension found bumps in the road even where there were none. After its completion in 2012, the car became more stable, but the overall assessment of the work was negative.

The restyled version of Solaris was introduced in Russia in May 2014. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the problem of the "wobbly" suspension was eliminated.

The main headache for the owners of the first generation Hyundai Solaris was the unstable "swinging" suspension. Photo by Ilya Plekhanov from uk.wikipedia.org

The suspension is harsh, it steers well, I didn’t feel any problems with the rear of the suspension, writes the owner of a 2016 Solaris. - On a good road it goes confidently, on a bad one it is necessary to slow down. The car is sensitive to side wind - blows off course, it is necessary to correct the steering wheel. And yet in the reviews of the owners new Hyundai Solaris continues to complain about the "stiff suspension" and poor handling at speeds over 100 km / h.

Solaris' remaining problems include poor noise protection from the front and rear arches, as a result, the audibility of the operation of the wheels and suspension worsens the impression. The problem of sound insulation, of course, can be solved, but for additional money.

Another of the most common complaints is the fogging of the windows in the cabin.

About the fogging of the cabin in the rain - well, this is a disaster for everyone. All sorts of ways to change the direction of the air ducts, opening windows do not help,- writes Hyundai owner solaris. - Only the inclusion of the air conditioner and the direction of the flow of cold air and on windshield. In the cold with an open window, you won’t really go. changed cabin filters- Does not help.

KIA Rio: brother of Solaris and "Chinese" K2

In 2011, serious changes took place in the fate of the South Korean KIA Rio: an official presentation of the new Generation Rio based on the Hyundai Solaris platform. For Russia, a special Rio model was created, the production of which began on Hyundai factory in St. Petersburg. The new KIA Rio was based on the version of models for the Chinese market - KIA K2 - and adapted for Russian conditions.

A special Rio model has been created for Russia. Author's photo

The first buyers noted the good build quality of the KIA Rio, complaining about the high cost compared to its "brother" - Hyundai Solaris. The rest of the car did not cause serious complaints. The suspension caused controversy among motorists: some consider it “quite nothing”, others consider it too stiff. Among the shortcomings of KIA Rio is also called low ground clearance.

We are driving along a narrow country road, a short wave of asphalt, a speed of 80 km / h, op-pa, there is a penetration - and the suspension is not only stiff, but also short-stroke,- the owner of the new KIA Rio writes in his review. - We must be more careful, where the road "washboard" goes. There is not enough ground clearance, crankcase protection worked in a couple of places on country roads.

According to the masters of independent service stations, the causes of ICE malfunctions lay in oil starvation of the skirt and the lower part of the pistons, which led to “seizures” with subsequent grinding of the part diameter. This diagnosis was repeatedly confirmed to the correspondent of the site by the Novosibirsk owners of the Polo Sedan - members of the Volkswagen Polo Sedan club. Simply put, the engines of these cars barely survived until the expiration warranty period, after which the piston group of the internal combustion engine "died".

Updating the model in 2015 involved “working on the bugs” and eliminating the shortcomings of the previous generation Polo Sedan. However, the old pains remained.

There are still plenty of complaints about the unstable operation of the motor. Author's photo

“The motor eats oil, it took me 3 liters for an interservice run of 15,000 km, and I came to the scheduled inspection already with a dry dipstick, that is, in a good way I had to add another liter,” complains the owner of a 2016 Polo Sedan on the drom forum. - I've been driving for 25 years, driving style is quite moderate. Including price good oil and the rather high cost of maintenance, the operation of the machine costs a pretty penny. ”

In autumn, I began to smell burning oil in the cab, writes another owner of a 2016 Polo Sedan. - Well, I think it hits the muffler. And there is a catalytic converter right next to the engine. I opened the hood to see the oil level, and indeed a general inspection (by the way, many complain about the “zhor” of oil in these internal combustion engines), I saw a drop in the coolant level.

To complete the picture, we note that among the reviews Polo owners Sedan there are many who do not see the problem of excessive oil consumption in the engine and a drop in the coolant level. However, there are still plenty of complaints about the unstable operation of the motor (“eats oil”, “piston junk”, etc.).

Focus failed.

For Ford Focus III a modified Ford Focus II platform was used, but with a lot of improvements, not always successful. Other technical innovations include the Ecoboost SCTi family of engines and a 6-speed robotic box Getrag PowerShift gears with two "dry" clutches (no oil bath!!). Failures in the operation of the box caused and still cause complaints from car owners.

Most often, the box has a “buggy” electronic brain that controls the clutch. Service workers point out that Ford owners Focus III are complaining about the unstable operation of the gearbox after 15,000 kilometers. Among the main faults: absence reversing when cold weather sets in, jamming when switching, or even completely shutting down electronic block transmission control.“The box was twitching almost from the very beginning of operation, and when I went through the first two MOTs at the dealer, I paid attention to this shortcoming,” one of the drivers complains on the Ford Focus Club forum. Focus owners III. - But then this disadvantage only increased, and at night, at high speed, I on-board computer reported that the transmission is faulty - urgently for service! I rattled my nerves and the masters of the dealer service. As a result, the clutch was changed for me (the mileage of the car is 30 thousand km.)”.

Maintains service standards Ford company Sollers, and dealers in 2014-2016 tried to solve the problem. Masters were trained in training centers at seminars on the service of PowerShift boxes. Ford engineers modified the clutch, gearbox and axle shaft seals, radically redesigned the software, which reduced the number of claims.

However, the former customer loyalty of this Ford models failed to return. Unlike previous generations (Focus I and II), the third "focus failed". For example, according to the results of sales in 2016 of the Avtostat agency, this once popular model the car was not among the leaders in sales in the Russian market.

As Comrade Ogurtsov from Carnival Night said, “A huge amount of work has been done, I am satisfied with the team, but further, comrades, this will not work.” Indeed, with the change of generation, Solaris sales collapsed by a quarter! Was the absolute leader - and rolled down to fourth place. As we expected in (ZR, No. 5, 2017), Rio of the previous generation immediately picked up the fallen banner: it increased sales by 17% and became a leader. It is cheaper, so the people reached out.

What about the new Rio? Grow up and rise in price. We took version 1.6 with an automatic and in the maximum Premium version - this Rio is offered for 989,900 rubles. A similarly equipped Solaris is even more expensive: 1,035,900 rubles. But the updated Rapid 1.4 DSG in the maximum Style version, which we invited for the test, easily took this bar: for a car with a lot of options like bi-xenon headlights, you have to pay 1,144,100 rubles. Three years ago, for that kind of money, you could take a well-equipped Octavia ...

Classical and rock and roll

All three machines represent a massive budget segment, however, this did not affect the chassis settings. They know how to play checkers, and it's not just about taxis. As with Hyundai, I got to work on fine-tuning the chassis of the new Rio. And if in design and some little things you can still find differences between them, then in the settings of the chassis they are absolute twins, and tires determine the scanty difference in sensations. The developers initially wanted to give Kia Rio more sporty. But porridge can still be spoiled with butter. Therefore, in the end, it was reasonable to leave the same driving settings as Hyundai, since the new Solaris in terms of handling approached almost the class standard.

So Rio, with the change of generation, made a huge leap towards the stability of relations between rear suspension and body, especially on. It was enough to put rear shock absorbers vertically, and there was no trace of the former wagging of the stern. The sedan willingly dives into the arc, and the electric power steering supplies the steering wheel, albeit synthetic, but timely weight. Like the Solaris, the Kia's steering wheel is slightly overweight at zero, but that doesn't spoil the overall impression.

Skoda is also not a miss! In a protracted turn, it does not hold on to the trajectory for a “budget” for a long time. At the limit, it recklessly shows a tendency to oversteer, which, as expected, turns into a skid, it is worth turning the steering wheel sharply. Rapid also disables the stabilization system. Although it works well, preventing entry into dangerous corners when the wheels break.

On a straight line, Skoda is stable, it does not react at all to a side wind and a track. Kia and Hyundai require periodic course corrections, but they have sharper reactions to the steering wheel. Despite the nuances, the handling of all cars is reliable. What the mass consumer needs!

Traction armament has always been strong point Rio. The situation has not changed even now: the 123-horsepower engine of the Gamma series, paired with a proven six-speed hydraulic mechanics, is enough for everyday driving. But for “shooting” the pedal needs to be pressed more actively, because the peak of the torque has sat down at almost 5000 rpm, and at the bottoms the engine frankly sleeps. Fortunately, the machine switches quickly, subtly feeling the moment - both time and traction.

Solaris has the same box, but it was as if she had not been informed of quick wit. The ride is reminiscent of Linkin Park songs: a calm verse explodes on acceleration with a screaming engine chorus. The machine flatly refuses to downshift until you press the pedal to the floor. Moreover, this damping cannot be cured - there is no sport mode. But Solaris stops more delicately, allowing the slowdown to be finely dosed. The Rio drive is tuned sharper and already in the initial phase creates a decent pressure in the hydraulic system. As a result, you have to get used to a gentle pedal in order to avoid "peck" when braking.

The braking distance of the Skoda is a little longer, but you can’t refuse the informativeness of the pedal. But with its power-to-weight ratio, Rapid makes everyone firewood. If Rio and Solaris just accelerate well, then Rapid's dynamics are almost a reference for the class. And the point is not only in the maximum acceleration, but also in the convenience of controlling the accelerating dynamics.

The Korean Gamma engine sings at very high notes, and the Skoda TSI feels confident throughout the entire rev range, since two hundred Newton meters of torque are available almost from the very bottom. The classic "six-shot" machines of the "Asians" are powerless in front of the DSG preselective, which "shoots" seven gears from two shafts at once. As a result, Rapid is able to quickly dissolve Solaris with Rio in their small mirrors. But will the DSG last as long without repair as conventional machines live? Question!

Shake quietly!

Whether you like it or not, the Rapid must be brought down in front of the potholes: the suspension works harshly on the rebound. Skoda is not particularly ceremonious with road trifles - you feel all the joints! Rio and Solaris treat such flaws more noblely. But if the suspension works confidently on the rebound, then catching a blow on the compression stroke is easy. Therefore, in front of speed bumps and similar hard bumps, it is better to slow down. Of course, all three machines cannot be classified as bone shakers, but before such masters of digestion terrible roads like Lada Vesta and Renault Logan, they are far away.

The Skoda turbo engine is much quieter than the younger aspirated 1.6 with 110 hp, but its voice is the soloist in the general background noise at low and medium speeds. And when the speedometer needle passes over 100 km / h, aerodynamic noise comes to the fore, especially strong in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe mirrors. However, they are not annoying. Road noise also does not exceed an unpleasant threshold at any speed and surface. What can not be said about Solaris.

The bottom of the Hyundai is treated with additional noise, but the rumble from the tires is the same as in frankly budget cars. Okay, let's put it down to the fact that we have Solaris from the first batches that did not undergo additional processing rear wheels arches. But how to explain the vibrations on Idling with the fan and A/C compressor on? The steering wheel, the driver's seat and the gearbox selector at these moments reduce convulsions.

Surprisingly, there are no such problems in Rio. Although, having opened the hoods, we were convinced that visually the engines were shaking the same way. However, only a subtle itch reaches the Kia's controls. Could it be the engine mounts? But they, judging by catalog number, the same. This was confirmed by the factory workers. Wonders!

The Kia is also imperfect, but definitely better: the bottom and rear wheel arches have been processed from birth. The result is "on the ears."

Crossroads

Related Rio and Solaris did not become absolute twins. Solaris slows down better and has a better face. Kia has a more competently tuned box, lower vibration level. However, the differences are so insignificant that we gave the machines the same ratings.

However, something tells that Kia will perform brighter in the market. The base Solaris is cheaper, but inferior in terms of equipment. So, Rio is supplied with air conditioning by default - for many this is a weighty argument. And the most popular version with a gun and the average version of Comfort is almost 30 thousand cheaper.

Rapid to them in terms of sales - to drive and not catch up. And the fact that in today's fight he emerged victorious hardly helps. It's not about the price at all. After all, if you abandon the options, the price tag will drop to the Korean level. At the same time, Rapid has an excellent engine, fast gearbox and spacious salon. Everything is with him! So why are Rio and Solaris more popular? Apparently, the Koreans know some special secrets of playing market checkers, which have long turned into chess.

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Today, in the sub-$15,000 class, there are several options. Among which, Hyundai Solaris, Skoda Rapid and KIA Rio. Let's go through the main characteristics of these cars and decide which one still claims to be the best.

What will the motor offer us?

Let's start with the Czechs, their designers tried to do something new in the class budget cars. Rapid - an application for a full-fledged sports car, in any case, it follows from the name, rapid is translated as fast. The car is presented in three trim levels:

• active;
• Ambition;
• elegance.

Each of the configurations has MPI, TSI, TDI motors. The engines are bored out to 75 or 105 horsepower. If we take the flagship TDI 5MG engine, then acceleration to hundreds occurs in 9.6 seconds. The indicator, although not very impressive, is quite good for this category of car.

Rapid engine compartment

How will competitors respond?

KIA Rio with a 1.6 liter engine shows even less acceleration, 100 km / h is reached in 10.2 s, provided that the most powerful engine in the line is used. With some probability, the reason lies in not the most convenient transmission, which reacts with a certain delay.

Rio engine

Solaris engine

AT Hyundai comparison Solaris's maximum configuration equipped with a 1.6 liter engine with a power of 123 horsepower. Looks better than competitors? Nevertheless, acceleration to hundreds for the same 10.2 that KIA demonstrated. The only advantage can be called only better acceleration over long distances.

What's around the corner?

Skoda conceptually approached the development of Rapid, so sporty notes are felt in everything. First of all, the pedals deserve attention. They are tuned very sensitively, so acceleration and deceleration look quite dynamic.

This is also true in relation to the steering wheel, just slightly deflect it to the right or left and the car immediately reacts. All turns are very smooth. But, for domestic roads there is a non-standard equipment with a reinforced suspension. It is more “wooden”, but it holds small holes and potholes on the road well.

Hill hold control system works like this

The high-quality performance of the Hill Hold Control system is also pleasing. Sensors read the level of the slope of the terrain and hold the brakes in automatic mode, as a result, the machine does not roll back on a slope. No need to hold the brake yourself and fire the clutch.

Movement with comfort

Both KIA and Hyundai are positioned as clear competitors not only in price but also in quality. Not surprisingly, both compared cars have similar characteristics. Suspension in the Rio is made with the expectation of a safe urban ride. It is quite soft and smooth turns. The gas and brake pedals have a slight play, which is important for constant traffic jams on the main highways.

Solaris loses to both competitors in this regard, since the scourge of Korean designers is demolition rear axle. Turns are somewhat risky, especially at speed. Adrenaline adds punchy throttle and a responsive steering wheel.

To sum it up, you can give away one point each for Skoda and KIA, given that their suspensions are designed for completely different driving styles. Solaris loses in this comparison.

At the limit of the speedometer

Rapid can justifiably be called budget sports car. average speed on the track, which maintains maneuverability and controllability - 140 km / h. At the same time, there is no interior extraneous sounds, which is not typical for the class budget.

In a similar Solaris comparison and Rio cannot stand side by side. Both cars do not behave very well at speeds over 100 km / h. In the first case, the risk of skidding due to axle displacement increases greatly, it is not recommended to go around an obstacle or overtake for safety reasons. In the second, there are no problems in management, but saving points become visible. Naturally, we are talking about soundproofing. The rumble in the cabin is so strong that it causes a certain nervousness.

It is appropriate to recall the fuel consumption. For Solaris, this figure is 6 liters on the highway and 8 in the city. Another Korean shows results in 6.2 liters and 7.7 liters, respectively. Against this background, Rapid confidently earns another point. The average consumption outside the city is 5.5 liters, the city is 8 liters, but this is taking into account traffic jams. If you drive smoothly and keep the speed, then the indicators fall by 1.5-2 liters per 100 km.

What can you take with you?

Rapid, although it looks compact, is actually a very roomy car, with a trunk that is not inferior to city jeeps, the volume is 530 liters. The designers tried to minimize the protruding parts as much as possible, so nothing interferes with the installation of the load. Folding rear seats allow you to increase the volume up to 1470 liters.

Trunk Skoda Rapid

Rio hatchback can only answer 389 liters, and the sedan - 500 liters. At the same time, the internal performance does not look very convincing. Soft bags will be no problem, but solid overall loads may not fit due to the inconvenient design of the rear wheels, which is made in the form of a cascade and steals usable space.

Trunk Kia Rio

Against the background of these two machines, Solaris looks better. Although the trunk volume is only 460 liters, it has the most correct geometry, which allows you to make the most of the usable space. With the rear seats unfolded, you can carry almost any load.

Let's move on to design

All three cars are far from claiming the laurels of the most elegant or daring cars. Their style is quite classic. The Koreans continue the line of smooth forms, the Czechs stick to the more familiar concept of a standard sedan.

Some special distinguishing features none of the cars have. But the score should still be written in favor of Solaris. Curiously, this car looks for the reason that the design can be compared with the famous Mercedes S Class. On the other hand, this is only an attempt at inheritance, while Rapid and Rio are full-fledged design developments.

What's waiting inside?

Solaris lures the buyer not only with interesting appearance but also a beautifully decorated interior. The spectacular control panel immediately catches the eye. On closer inspection, the front end is perfectly balanced, everything is at a comfortable distance for the driver. Nose rear seats not everything is so good anymore, passengers will have to pick up their knees, since there is very little space for them.

But compared to Rio, Hyundai looks a little better. In addition to the limited space, the cheapness of the material and the simplicity of the solutions immediately catch the eye. Ordinary plastic, synthetics, in a word, everything to make KIA accessible to the widest possible audience.

Rapid is beyond competition. First, the cabin is very spacious. Secondly, the design does not look cheap. Thirdly, there are many useful functions and electronics even in the basic configuration. One of the advantages is the large rear windows, which do not cut visibility.

What will electronics tell us?

What can be expected from budget cars, of course, savings on modern electrical equipment. There are no expensive climate control systems or fancy stereo systems here. But the simple on-board computer Solaris, Rapid and Rio has all the necessary functions. It monitors fuel consumption, controls on-board equipment and the emergency braking system. Simple but tasteful. And if for personal comfort you need additional devices, that is, there are two options: purchase an extended package or install them yourself.

In this situation, the Czechs decided to offer a rather non-standard solution. Instead of trendy gadgets, they supply cars with the tools necessary for every driver. Including a snow scraper, a set of keys, a phone holder. Quite interesting is the decision on automatic backlighting when cornering. If the speed is less than 40 km / h, the headlights light up when the steering wheel is turned.

findings

Engine and others specifications Korean cars were supposed to bring them to the undisputed leaders since, but in practice this did not happen. Both companies save a lot on creativity and new technological developments, in the end we get everything the same, only in a new body. In this light, it makes no sense to spend money on a car that in a couple of years will look completely ridiculous, while significantly reducing the price.

Skoda Rapid, on the contrary, is designed with the expectation that vehicles will be used for a long time. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail, from the convenience of the driver himself, to the maximum comfort of passengers. It can be quite confidently assumed that the Czechs have adopted the Ford Focus success story and want to implement it in their segment.

The car is completely original, albeit not the most spectacular, but reliable and practical. It really can be called a budget sports car. The only significant drawback is the cost. If Solaris and Rio in a complete set really cost about 15,000 USD, then Rapid - 20,000 USD. Such a solid difference is due to the type of engine and additional electronics. Decide for yourself which is better, but in this review, the first place belongs to Skoda.