Skoda Rapid engines will please Russian buyers with a variety. In total, the manufacturer offers three gasoline engine options Skoda Rapid, these are aspirated engines with a working volume of 1.2 and 1.6 liters, plus a 1.4-liter turbo engine.
Today we will consider detailed specifications these engines. We note right away that in Europe, the new Skoda Rapid has a greater choice of power units, in particular, they offer a whole line of diesel engines. They decided to bring only three to Russia. Moreover, the gasoline MPI 1.6 liter is familiar to the owners of the Volkswagen Polo sedan, it is exactly the same there.
Base engine Skoda Rapid has a volume of only 1.2 liters and a capacity of 75 Horse power, more budget sedan in principle, it is not necessary. This motor has only 3 cylinders, but 4 valves each. The cost of a car with such a power unit is less than 500 thousand rubles, which makes the car very attractive against the background of competitors. Moreover, Skoda Rapid is the most spacious salon and trunk in its class. But let's dwell on the technical characteristics of the power unit, which is combined only with 5-speed mechanics.
Characteristics of the engine Skoda Rapid 1.2 MPI (55 kW)
- Working volume - 1198 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 3
- Number of valves - 12
- Power - 75 hp at 5400 rpm
- Torque - 112 Nm at 3750 rpm
- Compression ratio - 10.5:1
- Maximum speed - 175 kilometers per hour
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 13.9 seconds
- Fuel consumption in the city - 8.4 liters
- Fuel consumption on the highway - 4.8 liters
The next turbo engine from the TSI line is the most powerful engine Skoda Rapid in Russia. The motor produces 122 hp. with a relatively small volume of only 1.4 liters, the torque is 200 Nm!. The engine is combined only with a DSG robotic automatic machine which has 7 steps! Quite an interesting transmission for a budget car. Detailed parameters of this power unit are below.
Characteristics of the engine Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI (90 kW)
- Working volume - 1390 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Power - 122 hp at 5000 rpm
- Torque - 200 Nm at 1500-4000 rpm
- Compression ratio - 10:1
- Maximum speed - 206 kilometers per hour
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 9.5 seconds
- Fuel consumption in the city - ? liters
- Fuel consumption on the highway - ? liters
- Combined fuel consumption - 5.8 liters
Well, the proven 1.6-liter Polo sedan engine, which migrated to the Skoda Rapid, and even with two transmissions. This is a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. This power unit has a chain in the timing drive, which makes it more reliable compared to engines that use a timing belt. And the absence of a turbine guarantees a large motor resource of the power unit.
Characteristics of the engine Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI (77 kW)
- Working volume - 1595 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Power - 105 hp at 5600 rpm
- Torque - 153 Nm at 3800 rpm
- Compression ratio - 10.5:1
- Maximum speed - 190 (5MKPP) 187 (6AKPP) km / h
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.5 (5MKPP) 12.1 (6AKPP) seconds
- Fuel consumption in the city - 8.7 (5MKPP) 9.8 (6AKPP) liters
- Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.1 (5MKPP) 5.4 (6AKPP) liters
- Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 6.4 (5MKPP) 7.5 (6AKPP) liters
It is quite possible for Russian market there will be other motors. For example, everyone in the same Europe offers three diesel engines and four gasoline, total 7 engines, in general, there are plenty to choose from.
The Skoda Rapid golf class liftback was presented in 2012. Sales of the model in most countries of the world began after twelve months. Rapid reached Russia only in 2014 in a modernized form. The manufacturer slightly increased the ground clearance, improved the suspension and adapted it to our roads.
Despite the fact that quite a few years have passed since the start of car production, today the Skoda Rapid boasts solid popularity. And all because the manufacturer managed to design a car that was successful in every sense, which filled the gap between and Fabia. Before purchasing a liftback, it is best to familiarize yourself with the engine resource on this vehicle.
Power plant options
Initially, anyone could purchase a Skoda Rapid with one of the three available engines with a displacement of 1.2 to 1.6 liters. The three-cylinder 1.2-liter engine was frankly weak, and did not allow the owner of the liftback to fully experience the whole drive and enjoy driving. The motor has often been criticized by independent experts, it is worth saying that it is quite reasonable. Ultimately, the Czechs decided to abandon the further completion of their offspring with this engine modification.
Thus, since 2015, the following installation options have remained available:
- Atmospheric 1.4-liter engine paired with five-speed mechanics;
- Atmospheric 1.6-liter engine paired with a 5/6-speed manual/automatic;
- Turbocharged 1.4-liter engine with a 7-speed robotic box.
As for the choice of the degree of forcing, here, who wants to get a modern liftback, there is a small choice: 90, 110 and 125 horsepower, respectively. However, the manufacturer has done a lot of work lately. The Czechs are constantly working on Skoda Rapid engines, improving them technically. Most recently, all three developments have received updated fuel injection technology, and the design, which predetermines not three, but four cylinders, helps to reduce fuel consumption and increase the dynamic performance of the car.
Engine resource 1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI atmospheric engine paired with mechanical box is by far the most requested modification. The turbocharged version can rightfully be called the top assembly. The four-cylinder power unit functions due to the timing chain, which has a good service life. The manufacturer recommends replacing it after a run of 70-80 thousand kilometers. Despite the fact that the timing chain was initially positioned as a “perpetual mechanism”, practice has shown that sometimes it fails even ahead of schedule. Therefore, it is recommended to replace it earlier if the vehicle is operated in severe conditions.
The manufacturer claims that the Skoda Rapid with a 1.4-liter engine under the hood will cover at least 250-300 thousand kilometers. There are good reasons to trust this information. The fact is that this power unit showed impressive reliability even with the time it was completed for Volkswagen cars. The new E211 units, which replaced the EA111 series motors, are distinguished by a cast-iron block, an aluminum head, lightweight pistons and reinforced crankshaft. Improved specifications allow Skoda owner Rapid count on trouble-free operation of the car up to the first 300 thousand kilometers.
Motor resource 1.6 MPI
The engine block is made of aluminum, but the cylinder liners are cast iron. Such a design is not the cheapest, but from an engineering point of view it is reliable. After all, cast iron is distinguished by its heat-conducting properties, combined with high wear resistance. Heat transfer becomes even more efficient due to the rough surface of the sleeve walls. The 1.6-liter engine has found improved, lightweight pistons. The "flat" shape of this part makes the motor more powerful and dynamic. This is a technological novelty, because before the designer could not achieve optimal combustion fuel mixture in the chamber due to the flat bottom of the part.
There is also a chain here, which is more reliable than a belt, but requires a lot of time and money during replacement. Model with a 1.6-liter engine - perfect option for daily travel. In addition, this version of Skoda Rapid is convenient to go on long journeys. Due to the design improved compared to the 1.4 TSI modification, the 1.6 MPI assembly also has a longer resource - about 350-400 thousand kilometers. It is not uncommon for Skoda Rapid to pass half a million kilometers of road.
How long does the Skoda Rapid engine run according to car owners reviews
About what it really is real consumption of the Skoda Rapid engine, the reviews of the owners, who, from their own experience, were convinced of the high duration of stable operation of the main unit, will be more informative.
1.4TSI
- Pavel, Moscow. I am a former owner of Skoda Rapid 1.4L. It just so happened that recently had to say goodbye to the car. Overall, she left behind good impressions- a convenient and practical body, low fuel consumption, and, of course, a great resource. It is not difficult to find a component, and much is suitable from VG cars. Personally, I drove about 80 thousand km by car during all this time, I did not notice any problems and “jambs” of the assembly. There are also no complaints about the chassis, it cheerfully holds the road.
- Alexey, Saratov. I don’t drive too much, in four years I clocked 120 thousand kilometers. I replaced the chain, the process is laborious, but it's worth it. Moreover, he replaced it at the turn of the first hundred thousand, although the car did not give any signals. The 1.4 engine is peppy and assertive, this volume and power is enough for a comfortable daily movement around the city. Maintenance is inexpensive, as are parts. I expect to drive a car to the capital at least 250 thousand km.
- Mikhail, Rostov. Acquired new car in 2012. For the first time using the machine, I noticed how the pistons were knocking. I went to the service center, they quickly fixed everything. The Czechs have known about this for a long time, allegedly, the problem was solved back in 2013. How things are with the pistons on the new assemblies, I don’t know. Today, the mileage is 180 thousand kilometers. During this time, I changed the timing chain once, which is much more reliable than the belt. Replaced once - another hundred thousand kilometers can be driven. I use imported motor oil. If you use certified fuel and lubricants, the engine will pass 300 thousand km without problems.
- Kirill. Moscow. Great machine, no complaints. Definitely worth your money. I do not recommend spoiling the firmware, it may affect the overall resource of the Skoda Rapid engine. "Eats" a little, maintenance and accessories are inexpensive. For three years, I have already clocked up 90 thousand kilometers. Chassis excellent clearance for our roads. The build quality is no worse than many models from VG, and somewhere even better.
Owners of the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI note the high performance properties of the modification, reliability and long engine life. The chain resource is 90-100 thousand kilometers, which is more than the period declared by the manufacturer. This car is able to pass 200-250 thousand km without any problems.
1.6 MPI
- Vasily, St. Petersburg. From my own experience I can say that the resource of the engine depends on 30% of the quality of fuel and lubricants, and 70% on the driving style. I stick to a calm manner, so my Rapid after four years of operation has never seriously broken down. Like everyone else, I went through scheduled maintenance, changed consumables and the timing chain. It is also important to refuel with good fuel, fill in imported oil and be serviced only at the OD.
- Sergey, Voronezh. I will say this - I am dissatisfied with the car. Upon reaching the mark of 150 thousand kilometers, literally everything began to break down. The new pistons are clearly underdeveloped, we had to spend a lot of money on replacing parts of the piston group. Used Skoda Rapid for five whole years, and just recently sold the car. In return, I got damaged nerves, sleepless nights and a bunch of money thrown out of the wind.
- Albert, Vladivostok. Initially thought to purchase a version with a turbocharged engine, but at the last moment changed his mind. I bought a Skoda Rapid 1.6 L 2013 with a manual transmission. I like the car for everyone: from assembly to design. One friend works as a taxi driver on a turbocharged Rapid, his mileage has already exceeded 300 thousand, however, the turbine needs additional care. So far, I have a mark of 120 thousand km.
- Vladislav, Khabarovsk. I have a 2017 car with an upgraded 1.6-liter engine. I don’t know, I got an unsuccessful assembly, or the Czechs simply forgot how to assemble cars. The reliability of the new aspirated has clearly fallen, the reason for this is the new pistons! The timing belt is now quieter, but it is unsuitable for repair, plus every time I mark “zhor” with the engine oil. I am not sure that this unit will exhaust at least the resource put into it, not to mention the development in excess of the norm.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 received different ratings from drivers. Mostly owners of cars manufactured in 2013-2014 speak positively about the car. Owners new version So far, some design flaws have been noted, which the manufacturer may eliminate in the future. In general, this version of the car passes 250-300 thousand kilometers without problems and breakdowns.
The crisis is coming. The American dollar in exchange offices is timidly approaching the mark of 20 thousand Belarusian rubles, oil prices are rapidly falling against the background of the collapse of the Chinese stock exchange and are dragging analysts, bankers and journalists into the abyss of obscurity. But not ordinary citizens. Belarusians, with our usual calmness, go to work and manage to save every month from a ruble salary, while not losing interest in new budget cars.
It would seem that all the savings were taken to Russia during last year's auto boom. But no! Generous New Year's promotions of car dealers, profitable terms purchases and really affordable new foreign cars forced our compatriots to forget about tomorrow and live for today. So, at the end of December, there were no popular budget models left in the warehouses of Volkswagen, Nissan and Skoda dealers. The people took it all apart.
Today we will consider several popular "state employees" as part of a test drive of an unusual car among classmates - the Skoda Rapid liftback. The car for the test was taken for a reason: at the end of this year, Rapid received at its disposal a new 1.6-liter gasoline MPI engine(110 hp) from the new EA211 series. Yes, and solely from subjective impressions, Rapid among the three or four most popular state employees looks like the most attractive model.
Simply put, the exterior of the Skoda Rapid looks fashionable. It is not made in an ostentatiously glamorous style, but in a modern urban look. Simple and bold. That's what I would call it. The neat, light silhouette of "Rapid" is not weighed down by excessive stampings and does not flaunt fashionable LEDs in optics. But at the same time, the car does not seem faceless. On the contrary, his appearance is characterized by the elegant rigor of a fitted suit from a famous couturier.
Recognizable Skoda touches, such as two dynamic lines stretching from the logo across the entire hood, clearly indicate the time of creation of this car.
And even after a few years, "Rapid" will not lose its natural charm bestowed by the designer. I am sure that even without unnecessary cosmetics (a la fashionable LEDs in optics), today it will give odds to the familiar VW Polo, having once become a real classic.
As for the interior, there is nothing particularly surprising here. If you have already had more than one date with Czech models before getting to know Skoda Rapid, you will feel at home.
The front panel is strict and concise. Nothing superfluous, nothing to catch your eyes! But at the same time, you can find all the necessary buttons and switches easily and intuitively. Five points for the ergonomics of the instruments! Indeed, Skoda Rapid is exactly the car that you don’t need to get used to at all: once you look, you can easily set everything up for yourself.
There are also no complaints about the information content of the instrument panel. Large white-on-black MFA display shows readings on-board computer. The radial markings are a little unusual right away, but you quickly adapt to it, and your eyes easily fix the smooth swings of the arrows on the digital values of the speedometer and tachometer.
After the used premium, beloved by many Belarusians, the finishing materials in Rapid will seem very mediocre to someone. Yes, the plastic is "oak", noble woods are not visible in the finish ... But, wait a minute! After all, we are driving a budget liftback, not an executive sedan.
In general, scold Skoda interior I don't want Rapid for Spartan decoration - the model plays in the budget B + class. In addition, I personally cannot say that the plastic on the front panel is completely "wooden" - the tactile sensation under the fingers cannot be called unpleasant: press harder - and it gives in. Therefore, I can say that the trim materials in "Rapid" are not frankly cheap, but simply inexpensive.
But all this fades into the background when you start trying on Skoda Rapid for yourself. Open the door, sit down and be surprised! The driver's seat pleases with good lateral support, convenient settings, and steering column Adjustable for both reach and height. And here you are, with undisguised pleasure, holding on to a comfortable three-spoke steering wheel. It's time to hit the road!
With my height of 180 cm, I sat down in front without any problems, and then without any problems, with a margin somewhere in the palm of my hand in the area of the knees, I settled down behind myself on back seat. The beauty!
There will be plenty of space for rear passengers on a long journey. But in practice it was tested: two adults and a child in a child seat do not squeeze each other.
And with their feet, a three-year-old baby will not reach the back of the chair. Another problem that arises when traveling with small children is the bright, irritating sun for children's eyes. The creators of "Rapid", apparently, family people know about this, because the rear hemisphere of the liftback is toned.
A separate pride of the car is a huge trunk up to the top shelf of 530 liters. And given that the “fifth door” rises high, then you can load mixed-sorted luggage directly from your shoulder. A bag of potatoes? Please! It will go in without difficulty.
On the sides are traditional for many new Skoda niches, nets, hooks for bags. At the same time, a full-size spare tire is hidden underground and does not “eat up” usable space.
Incidentally, the volume luggage compartment easily expands up to 1500 cubic meters! To do this, you simply need to fold the back of the rear sofa. But, alas, a flat floor will not work.
And now about the new "Rapid" heart - a 1.6 liter MPI with a capacity of 110 hp. from the new EA211 family. Actually, this is one of several motors that were specially developed for the MQB modular platform (approx. SKODA Octavia, VW Passat B8).
According to the manufacturer's data, atmospheric units of the EA211 family are maximally unified in design with turbocharged counterparts, which makes it possible to minimize the cost of their production. The new family of engines also reduces fuel consumption: during a test drive, the Š KODA Rapid 1.6 l. MPI (110 hp) combined fuel consumption was 7.2 liters, at a speed of 100 km / h - 5.4 liters, 120 - 6.8 liters. AI-95.
The cylinder block of the new engines is made of aluminum by injection molding and is made with an open cooling jacket, “Open Deck” technology. The cylinder block is cast with individual gray cast iron cylinder liners pre-installed. Their outer surface is rough, so that the surface area is increased and heat transfer to the cylinder block is improved. In addition, it provides a positive positive connection between the cylinder block and the cylinder liner.
Integrated in the cylinder head an exhaust manifold causes hot gases to heat up the engine, bringing it up to operating temperature faster, the interior must now be provided with heat much faster than previous engines.
Instead of a timing chain drive, it is used exclusively toothed belt. The manufacturer recommends using AI-95 gasoline as fuel. True, it is still allowed to use gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91.
The technical characteristics of the motor that was on the test car are as follows: power 110 hp. and 155 Nm, displacement - 1598 cu. cm, compression ratio - 10.5: 1, piston stroke - 86.9 mm. Complies with Euro-5 toxicity standards. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-band Aisin automatic transmission.
According to subjective impressions, the 1.6-liter 110-horsepower engine is an excellent choice for supporters of unhurried movement around the city and on a country road. First and foremost, it's economical! When driving dynamically in the city, there is a slight drop in traction when accelerating hard from a standstill ( approx. only 155 Nm), so you have to play more actively with 2nd and 3rd gears of the manual gearbox and not be afraid to step on the gas at the start from the intersection. But if you do not build a racer out of yourself, then the car behaves very predictably and obediently.
Transmissions are short, turn on clearly. Just know for yourself, roll with the speed of the stream. Moreover, the motor even in the third confidently pulls out after a leisurely passage through a sleeping policeman. And to be honest, with such "mechanics" automatic transmission seems like overkill. Especially for older people, to whom, in fact, this tandem of MCP and 1.6 MPi is addressed. Moderately dynamic, but simple and familiar "aspirated" with the usual "mechanics" is not like the complex and resource-intensive TSI with robotic DSG. This means that people have more confidence in him.
Noticeable acceleration is felt from 2500 rpm, and for a more dynamic jerk, you need to turn the motor up to 4000 rpm. So, of course, you won’t save gasoline - the BC in city traffic with a ragged ride showed 9-10 liters per hundred. But if you go out of town, accelerate to 100 km / h and turn on the cruise control - the numbers in front of your eyes will delight you!
At 100 km / h in fifth gear, it turns out a little less than 2500 rpm. At 120 km / h, the speed jumps up to 3000 rpm and consumption increases by about a liter.
I really liked the grip - it “grabs” almost immediately. Just released the pedal - and the car has already smoothly moved forward. Newbie drivers will appreciate it. Especially when parking in front of the house in the evening. Maneuvering between cars, you can not touch the gas pedal at all. Know for yourself: just turn the steering wheel and look at the mirrors.
Unfortunately, everything good and for relatively little money happens only in a fairy tale. Alas, reality quickly puts everything in its place. So this good, well-tailored car shows its obvious budget class, you just have to move off the smooth asphalt.
And if the Rapid suspension eats up minor road defects in the form of a small hole, a joint or a hatch sunk into the asphalt, more or less tolerably, then on a country road any unevenness as the speed increases is clearly felt by the passengers of the Czech liftback. For the sake of experiment, I drove a couple of kilometers along an ordinary Belarusian gravel road and noted for myself that it is not recommended to drive a Rapid along a country road above 40 km / h.
Not the smallest clearance - 170 mm for the Russian (140 mm for the European) version - but the short-travel suspension forgives only relatively flat sections of a gravel road. A small hole or unevenness - immediately slow down, otherwise the risk of striking the lip of the front bumper on the gravel increases many times over. But, interestingly, even upon contact with the ground in the Rapida cabin, one does not feel extraneous sounds. The atmospheric engine does not roar, but quietly purrs under the hood, the wind does not whistle in the mirrors, and the stones do not scrape along the bottom. In general, as for budget class, the sound insulation of the Skoda Rapid is made at a decent level.
For 2 days of close acquaintance, I came up with the following: Skoda Rapid today is the most balanced offer among the new budget cars, based on two main criteria - price and quality.
She will hook the young with her stylish appearance ( approx. available bright color solutions for body painting and more than 70 options) and reckless handling. Couples will definitely like the spacious interior (approx. three (!) child seats are installed without problems) and the general practicality of the liftback. And the older generation will definitely pay attention to the spacious comfortable trunk (approx. the largest in the class) and a simple economical engine. In general, today "Rapid" - this is what the crisis ordered!
On the Belarusian market Skoda car Rapid is available with two new naturally aspirated petrol engines (1.6 MPI for 90 and 110 hp) and three turbocharged 1.2 TSI (90 and 105 hp) and 1.4 TSI (122 hp), which is equipped with 7 by default - step "robot" DSG. For the rest of the engines, either 5 or 6-speed mechanics or 6-automatic transmission are available.
* Prices are current at the time of publication of the material. All payments are made in Belarusian rubles.
After the sale of Renault Logan, which served 5.5 years and was sold with a mileage of 83 thousand km, it was decided to choose a car worth up to 600t.r. I started watching as it should be Rio / Solaris, Kalina 2 on automatic transmission with climate control, and again Renault Logan. The requirements were a better 16 valve engine (Logan had 1.6 8 valve 82 hp - rather weak) and AIR CONDITIONER (without it, you need to ban cars, I was tortured in the summer of 2010 after it and very sorry that I didn’t buy it).
Rio/Solaris. After Logan, there is a cramped interior, in a Solaris design, a wretched smoothed panel (for me, the Lancer 9 panel is the “top of design”, the feeling of a disposable rattle car, on the go the suspension seemed to easily break through, it reacts harshly to pits, in general, the Koreans have not learned how to do it pendants, far from the French. The only thing I liked was the 1.6 123hp engine. rushing well. Price 610 tr. 1.6 and air conditioning shocked (it was June 2015). We choose further.
Renault Logan. After the update, the car has changed, capacity 16 valves. And the air conditioner came out 560t.r. (to the price of the site in my region + 35t.r. for the "delivery" and this is the Dealer!, such is Renault's policy, now it seems to have been canceled). I didn’t try it on the go, they say I began to behave more collected and tougher. And yes, I wanted something else.
Kalina 2. I liked the new interior, suspension (no worse than Logan), but the stereotype about the VAZ, and the price is under 500 tr. for the "Lada" as something too much. It was decided not to sell the car at all, but to move on.
Then I started thinking about other brands. I remembered the Skoda Fabia, like there is a combi. Call to office The dealer, they say there is a Skoda Rapid for 499t.r. and above, not believing my ears, I say well, he's from 600t.r. and then with the engine 1.2 75l.s. 3 cylinders. As a result, I came to the dealer, it turns out that a new 90l.s engine came out. and the new 110hp, both with timing belt, ostensibly for the entire service life. An engine with cast-iron liners, 16 valves, the torque is the same for both (I don’t know what the difference in weight is 15 kg). And the price is now not as before 559t.r., but has become 499t.r. and engine 1.2 3 cylinders, changed to 1.6 90l.s. Sitting in the salon, and having experienced the joy, like from a toy in childhood, and then opening the trunk (liftback is a topic!), It was decided — I TAKE! I find out the prices, they say there are 3 rapids, 2 are already taken, and 1 is free. Price 544t.r., 499+ metallic color and air conditioning. He booked it. With new model range added ESP and ASR (traction control) in the database. I wanted to order for 572t.r. a complete set where there would be electric mirrors, heated seats, a seat back divided into 2 parts and a folding key, but I was afraid of a price increase (the car would have come in September, I think I was lucky, because prices have recently increased).
Now about the car itself:
Engine: Like new 90hp 16 valves, runs quietly, pulls perfectly from idle, to its 90hp. works out completely. Dynamics like VAZ 2114, maybe a little worse Priora. While running 2800km, nothing much to say. I drove 600 km at 40 liters, 300 on the highway and 300 in the city (there were also traffic jams), the average is 6.7l, I don’t know if it’s a lot or a little. Declared track 4.8, the city like 7.6.
Gearbox: Mechanics 5 mortar, clarity like an AK 47 shutter, no vibrations, reverse gear it always turns on without a crunch (almost always crunches on Logan and VAZs). The clutch takes very smoothly, not like on other cars at one point sharply, but throughout the pedal travel, you can just let go and give gas, do not twitch, just go smoothly. The gears are optimal in length, at a speed of 100 km per hour, the revolutions are 2400, at 120 km per hour - 2900 rpm.
Body: The metal is not quite a foil, it is well processed from the factory, the hood seems to be heavy and the metal is thicker than on Logan (cannot be compared with Rio and Solaris). I think the liftback body is perfect, it looks like a sedan, while more than a hatchback. The trunk is 550 liters, with the seats unfolded 1480 liters! The back, unlike Logan, is folded (in my complete set, not 60/40).
Suspension: There was rubber for 14 Euro Kama, I immediately replaced it with 15, Dunlop SP Touring T1 bought tires, on bad pavement there is a rumble from noise, it even resonates in the cabin. Managed well, rolls are minimal. In general, the suspension is harsh, while at a speed of 130 km per hour with small waves, it allows buildup. Logan allowed even more, in this regard, the VAZ 2110 goes like glued! When you press on the body, it flexes very easily, while with a full trunk and 3 people in the back, you don’t even sit down. It is much more difficult to push the VAZ 2110 from behind, as well as from the front. Skoda can be shaken, it feels like the shock absorbers do not hold at all. Apparently, with a sharper operation, they still hold it, because. There is no buildup at the back, apparently such settings. The EUR at speeds up to 30-40 km per hour is very light, at 100-120 km per hour the steering becomes heavy, I really like it.
Salon: The design is strict, something similar to the Lancer 9 (ideal for me). It is spacious everywhere, there is plenty of legroom in the back, but it let us down in width in the back, even the seat, as it were, hints at the shape, the third is superfluous. There are no scripts yet. I have a base, the door handles in the cabin are just black, not chrome. At the same time, there is no feeling that they saved on you (as in the old Logan, not to mention the first body).
ABS, ESP, ASR have not yet worked, only when slipping once did ASR light up, but I really skidded. I thought it would work and choke the engine even at the slightest slip.
Conclusion: The usual budget car, something worse than something better than Logan and Rio / Solaris. The main thing that stands out is good handling, an advantageous liftback body, and a spacious interior.
The 1.6 MPI engine, released in 2014, is a new unit of the EA211 family, which also includes turbo engines, but I will talk specifically about the CWVA aspirated engine, which is installed on many VAG cars. In particular, these are VW Polo, Jetta, Golf MK7, Skoda Octavia, Rapid, Yeti.
This aspirated engine replaced the 1.2 TSI turbocharged engine on the Russian market, which is demanding on fuel quality and has problems with a stretching timing chain. And he also played the fact that in Russia they do not like engines with a very small volume, and they prefer aspirated engines, or turbos, with a volume of at least 1.4 liters.
In Europe, by the way, VAG cars are not equipped with such an engine, since almost all of them are turbocharged.
Our 1.6 MPI engine is a four-cylinder, 16-valve, timing belt engine. By the way, on the EA111 family, including the 1.2 TSI, there was a timing chain. Here, the engineers not only replaced the chain with a belt, but also connected the exhaust manifold to the head of the block - it turned out to be a single whole. The Germans simplified the design as much as possible in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs, given that the currency has also risen now, and in order for sales not to fall, it is necessary to optimize costs.
According to the regulations, the timing belt on this engine runs 120,000 km. However, due to the relatively recent release of the internal combustion engine, no one has yet verified this. But I advise you to check its work every 60,000 km or even earlier in order to avoid misunderstandings.
The main problems, disadvantages of this unit are so far in the “zhora” of oil and leaks in the timing belt area. If the first problem is the most common, then the second is extremely rare, but dealers still fix it under warranty. In particular, one of the owners of the Yeti noticed a similar leak, reacted in time by contacting the dealer. The result is a leak from the camshaft seals. Replaced seals under warranty.
Zhor oil at 1.6 MPI CWVA is very common. Moreover, the dealers themselves say that before the break-in, this is a completely normal story. For example, 0.2-0.4 liters of oil can go per 1000 kilometers, which is a lot. Then, as they say, the oil burner disappears, however, the owners insist that they still have to add oil.
One experiment was conducted during which one of the owners of Rapid with such an internal combustion engine managed to “kill” the oil eater. Previously, as the dealers said, he filled in the recommended engine oil Castrol Edge 5w30 504/507. Then I tried to change it to another - Liqui Moly Synthoil High Tech 5W-30 which solved the problem. Perhaps this is an isolated case, and you have not had and will not have this, but the fact remains.
Compared to the 1.2 TSI engine, this aspirated is less technologically advanced and has less traction, however, buyers are more relaxed about it due to the lack of a turbine and timing chain.
As for the resource, it will quietly pass without overhaul 250-300 thousand kilometers and even more, provided that the owner will closely monitor the oil level and change it during it, and also change other consumables. And fill in high-quality gasoline - AI-95 is recommended, but 92nd is also possible.
