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

Rapid 2020 vs Verna 2020 | Price Comparison - Which One Is Cheaper?
RAPID VS VERNA | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL MANUAL |
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Skoda Rapid |
Hyundai Verna |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Rider |
₹7.49 |
E |
₹9.03 |
Rider Plus |
₹7.99 |
S |
₹9.38 |
Ambition |
₹9.99 |
SX |
₹10.78 |
ONYX |
₹10.19 |
SX(O) |
₹12.68 |
Style |
₹11.49 |
- |
- |
Monte Carlo |
₹11.79 |
- |
- |
Skoda Rapid prices start from Rs. 7.49 lakh and go up to Rs. 11.79 lakh for turbo petrol manual powertrain. The Hyundai Verna petrol manual prices start from Rs. 9.03 lakh and go up to Rs. 12.68 lakh.
RAPID VS VERNA | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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PETROL AUTOMATIC |
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Skoda Rapid |
Hyundai Verna |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Rider Plus |
₹9.49 |
SX |
₹12.03 |
Ambition |
₹11.29 |
SX(O) |
₹13.93 |
ONYX |
₹11.49 |
1.0L Turbo SX(O) |
₹14.07 |
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. Hyundai Verna starts at Rs. 12.03 lakh. Hyundai Verna petrol automatic is Rs. 1.25 lakh more expensive than the manual.
Rapid 2020 vs Verna 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 Hyundai Verna measures 4440mm in length, 1729mm in width and 1475mm in height. The wheelbase of Hyundai Verna is 2600mm and it has a boot space of 465 litres.
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RAPID VS VERNA | DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Dimensions |
Skoda Rapid |
Difference |
Hyundai Verna |
Length (mm) |
4413 |
27 |
4440 |
Width (mm) |
1699 |
30 |
1729 |
Height (mm) |
1466 |
9 |
1475 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2552 |
48 |
2600 |
Boot Space (litre) |
460 |
5 |
465 |
Ground Clearance(mm) |
168 |
3 |
165 |
Fuel Tank (litre) |
55 |
10 |
45 |
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 Verna is longer than the Rapid by 27mm.
- The Verna is wider than the Rapid by 30mm.
- The Verna is taller than the Rapid by 9mm.
- The Verna has a longer wheelbase than the Rapid; by 48mm.
- The Verna has 5 litres more boot space than the Rapid.
- The Rapid has 3mm more ground clearance than the Verna.
- In terms of dimensions, the Verna is a larger car than the Rapid. So, it will have a better road presence than the Rapid.
Rapid 2020 vs Verna 2020 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which One has Better Performance?
RAPID VS VERNA | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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PETROL ENGINE |
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Skoda Rapid |
Hyundai Verna |
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Engine |
1.0 L Turbo Petrol |
1.5 L Petrol |
1.0 L Turbo Petrol |
Displacement |
999 cc |
1497 cc |
998 cc |
Cylinder |
3 |
4 |
3 |
Maximum Power |
110PS @ 5500rpm |
115PS @ 6300rpm |
120PS @ 6000rpm |
Peak Torque |
175Nm @ 1750 - 4000rpm |
144Nm @ 4500rpm |
172Nm @ 1500 - 4000rpm |
Manual Transmission |
6-speed |
6-speed |
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Manual FE |
18.97kmpl |
17.7kmpl |
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Automatic Transmission |
6-speed TC |
CVT |
7-speed DCT |
Automatic FE |
16.24kmpl |
18.45kmpl |
19.2kmpl |
Rapid Petrol vs Verna 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.
Hyundai Verna 1.5 L, 4-cylinder petrol engine makes 115PS of maximum power and 144Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual and a CVT type automatic transmission. The Hyundai Verna petrol manual has a mileage of 17.7kmpl while the automatic claims to deliver a fuel-efficiency figure of 18.45kmpl.
Hyundai Verna also has a 1.0 L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which makes 120PS of maximum power and 172Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 7-speed DCT type automatic transmission and has a mileage of 19.2kmpl.
Petrol Engine Review
- The Verna turbo is more powerful than the Verna 1.5 and Rapid petrol.
- The Rapid's 1.0 L turbo petrol engine produces similar torque as the Verna 1.0 L turbo petrol.
- The Verna 1.0 L turbo petrol is the most fuel-efficient engine-transmission combination in this comparison.
- The Rapid has a better torque-to-weight ratio than the Verna. So, it’ll offer better drivability. The Verna Turbo is next in line with plenty of everyday-usable performance and the Verna 1.5 is the last.
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 Verna 2020 are:
- LED headlamp w/ LED DRL
- Electric sunroof
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- 8-inch touchscreen w/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Side & curtain airbags
- Automatic headlamps
- Auto dimming IRVM
- Cruise control
- Smart key w/ push start/stop button
- Auto AC
- Wireless phone charger