2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0L Petrol vs Maruti Ciaz 1.5L Petrol - Price, Specs, Features Comparison
Which petrol compact sedan is better: Skoda Rapid or Maruti Suzuki Ciaz? We compare prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage and performance to find out which car offers better value for money.

Rapid 2020 vs Ciaz 2020 | Price Comparison - Which One Is Cheaper?
RAPID VS CIAZ | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL MANUAL |
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Skoda Rapid |
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Rider |
₹7.49 |
Sigma |
₹8.32 |
Rider Plus |
₹7.99 |
Delta |
₹8.94 |
Ambition |
₹9.99 |
Zeta |
₹9.71 |
ONYX |
₹10.19 |
Alpha |
₹9.98 |
Style |
₹11.49 |
S |
₹10.09 |
Monte Carlo |
₹11.79 |
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Skoda Rapid prices start from Rs. 7.49 lakh and go up to Rs. 11.79 lakh for turbo petrol manual powertrain. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz hybrid petrol manual prices start from Rs. 8.32 lakh and go up to Rs. 10.09 lakh.
RAPID VS CIAZ | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL AUTOMATIC |
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Skoda Rapid |
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Rider Plus |
₹9.49 |
Delta |
₹9.98 |
Ambition |
₹11.29 |
Zeta |
₹10.81 |
ONYX |
₹11.49 |
Alpha |
₹11.10 |
Style |
₹12.99 |
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Monte Carlo |
₹13.29 |
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For the petrol automatic powertrain, Skoda Rapid prices start from Rs. 9.49 lakh. Skoda Rapid petrol automatic is Rs. 1.3 - 1.5 lakh more expensive than the manual. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz starts at Rs. 9.98 lakh. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz petrol automatic is Rs. 1.04 lakh more expensive than the manual.
Rapid 2020 vs Ciaz 2020 | Dimension Comparison - Which One Is Bigger?
Skoda Rapid is 4413mm long, 1699mm wide and 1466mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2552mm. The Skoda Rapid has a boot space of 460 litres. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz measures 4490mm in length, 1730mm in width and 1485mm in height. The wheelbase of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is 2650mm and it has a boot space of 510 litres.
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RAPID VS CIAZ | DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Dimensions |
Skoda Rapid |
Difference |
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
Length (mm) |
4413 |
77 |
4490 |
Width (mm) |
1699 |
31 |
1730 |
Height (mm) |
1466 |
19 |
1485 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2552 |
98 |
2650 |
Boot Space (litre) |
460 |
50 |
510 |
Ground Clearance(mm) |
168 |
2 |
170 |
Fuel Tank (litre) |
55 |
12 |
43 |
Tyre Size (Base Variant) |
185/60 R15 |
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185/65 R15 |
Tyre Size (Top Variant) |
195/55 R16 |
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195/55 R16 |
Dimension Review
- The Ciaz is longer than the Rapid by 77mm.
- The Ciaz is wider than the Rapid by 31mm.
- The Ciaz is taller than the Rapid by 19mm.
- The Ciaz has a longer wheelbase than the Rapid; by 98mm.
- The Ciaz has 50 litres more boot space than the Rapid.
- The Ciaz has 2mm more ground clearance than the Rapid.
- In terms of dimensions, the Ciaz is a larger car than the Rapid. So, it will have a better road presence than the Rapid.
Rapid 2020 vs Ciaz 2020 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which One has Better Performance?
RAPID VS CIAZ | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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PETROL ENGINE |
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Skoda Rapid |
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
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Engine |
1.0 L Turbo Petrol |
1.5 L Hybrid Petrol |
Displacement |
999 cc |
1462 cc |
Cylinder |
3 |
4 |
Maximum Power |
110PS @ 5000 - 5500rpm |
105PS @ 6000rpm |
Peak Torque |
175Nm @ 1750 - 4000rpm |
138Nm @ 4400rpm |
Manual Transmission |
6-speed |
5-speed |
Manual FE |
18.97kmpl |
20.65kmpl |
Automatic Transmission |
6-speed TC |
4-speed TC |
Automatic FE |
16.24kmpl |
20.04kmpl |
Rapid Petrol vs Ciaz Petrol
Skoda Rapid 1.0 L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine makes 110PS of maximum power and 175Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter type automatic transmission. The Skoda Rapid petrol manual has a mileage of 18.97kmpl while the automatic claims to deliver a fuel efficiency figure of 16.24kmpl.
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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 1.5 L, 4-cylinder hybrid petrol engine makes 105PS of maximum power and 138Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque converter type automatic transmission. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz petrol manual has a mileage of 20.65kmpl while the automatic claims to deliver a fuel-efficiency figure of 20.04kmpl.
Petrol Engine Review
- The Rapid has a more powerful petrol engine than the Ciaz.
- The Rapid's petrol engine produces more torque than the Ciaz.
- The Ciaz 1.5 l hybrid petrol is more fuel-efficient than the Rapid.
- The Rapid's petrol engine has a better torque-to-weight ratio than the Ciaz. So, it will offer better driveability compared to the Ciaz.
Rapid 2020 vs Ciaz 2020 | Top Feature Comparison
Notable top features of Rapid 2020 are:
- Halogen projector headlamp w/ LED DRL
- Auto headlamps
- R16 alloy wheels
- 8-inch touchscreen w/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- Rear AC vents
- Rear windshield sunshades
- Front thorax airbags
- Auto AC and rear AC vents
- Front ambient lighting
- Steering mounted controls
Notable top features of Ciaz 2020 are:
- LED headlamp w/ LED DRL
- Automatic Headlamps
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- 7-inch touchscreen w/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Auto dimming IRVM
- Rear AC vents
- Cruise control
- Smart key w/ push start/stop button
- Auto AC
- Steering mounted controls
- Leather seat upholstery