All about 2020 All New Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Raider Plus sedan’s ✓ Specification ✓ Price ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ ABS ✓ Comparison.
Two new upgraded c-segment sedans has been launched in India, Honda All-new 5th gen City and Skoda Rapid Rider plus both are very popular sedans in the market. In this post we are going to compare these two sedan cars. The new Rider Plus gets styling elements on the outside and inside. The high demand of the Skoda Rapid Rider variant meant that Skoda can afford to jack up the price. On the other hand, After a slight delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Honda City is on sale alongside the 2019 Honda City. You can book the fifth-generation Honda City from your abode using the Honda from Home online sales platform or by visiting any authorized dealership of the automaker.
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider – Design
Exterior:- 2020 Honda City exteriors look elegant and modern and can be instantly recognized as a Honda due to its thick chrome band that runs across the grille and merges into the automatic LED headlamps which also comes with LED Daytime-Running Lamps. The side profile is elegant just like the previous generations of Honda City and comes with all-new diamond-cut alloy wheels. The rear of the Honda City looks fresh due to the new elongated LED tail-lamps. Honda has derived many cosmetic features from the Accord and Amaze.
On the other side, Skoda Rapid Rider Plus include decorative side foils, glossy black decor on the B pillars, trunk lip garnish as well as new window chrome garnish. The 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider Plus gets the following new features for the additional price of Rs. 50,000: a touchscreen infotainment system and a wider selection of exterior colours, the car is still well priced. Amidst rivals, the base Maruti Ciaz Sigma is the closest, at Rs 8.32 lakh, but that too misses out on some equipment like alloy wheels, auto climate control, fog lamps, driver seat height adjust and a touchscreen infotainment system.
Interior:- The Honda City facelift interiors is more premium than the current generation model. Honda is expected to use top-notch quality material inside the cabin and add more features to it to make it more desirable. While the sedan already offers a host of comfort and connectivity features, there could be some more added to the list. The dashboard has been kept the simplistic design with a new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with vertically placed air conditioning vents. The new touchscreen infotainment system comes with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and in-built navigation.
The interior of the new Skoda Rapid Rider Plus comes with a plush dual-tone ebony sand theme with ivory slate upholstery. To give a premium touch, the company has also added stainless-steel scuff plates with Rapid inscription. And, of course, there is the new 16.51cm colour touchscreen central infotainment system that enhances the overall user experience. Also, the revolutionary Climatronic technology along with dust and pollen filter adds to the comfort and convenience.
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider – Engine Specifications
| Petrol engine | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider |
| Engine type | 1.5-litre BS6 i-VTEC Turbo petrol engine | 1.0-litre TSI Turbo petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1,497 cc | 999 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 121 PS @ 6,600 rpm | 109 bhp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm | 175 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual and CVT-gears Automatic | 6-speed Manual |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Diesel engine | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider |
| Engine type | 1.5-litre BS6 iDTEC diesel engine | – |
| Displacement | 1,497 cc | – |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | – |
| Power | 98 bhp @ 3,600 rpm | – |
| Torque | 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm | – |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual | – |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | – |
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider – Dimensions
| Dimensions | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider |
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,413 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,489 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Boot Space | 510-litres | 460-litres |
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider – Features
| Standard Features | |
| 2020 Honda City | 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider |
| – 8.0-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System – Android Auto & Apple CarPlay in-built navigation – Climate control – Powered Front Seats – Heated multi-functional steering wheel – Push button start/stop – LED DRLS – Projector Headlamps – Voice Command – Steering Mounted Controls – Ventilated front seats – Automatic Sunroof – Electrically adustable seats – Cruise Control | – 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system – SmartLink technology that is compatible with MirrorLink – Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support – USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth – Dust and pollen filters to keep the car ambience fresh – Auto AC with Rear AC vents – All power windows – Rear Reading lights – day/night inside mirror – 15-inch wheels with covers – Front and Rear 12V power socket – Height and length adjustable steering wheel – Boot lamp – Front and rear armrest |
| Safety Features | |
| – Six Air-bags – ABS with EBD – Vehicle Stability Control – Brake Assist – Agile Handling Assist (AHA) – Lanewatch camera – Multi-angle rear camera – Electronic Stability Control – Blind Spot Detection – Hill start assist – Front and Rear Parking Sensors – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | – Dual Air-bags – ABS with EBD – Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener – Child safety locks – Rear Parking Sensor – Anti-glare Interior Rear View Mirror – Rear Windscreen Defogger with Timer – Height adjustable three-point seat belts at the front |
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider – Mileage
| Mileage | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider |
| Diesel (1.5-litre) | 18.4 kmpl | – |
| Petrol (1.5-litre) | 24.1 kmpl | 18.97 kmpl |
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider – Colour
| 2020 Honda City | 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider |
| – White Orchid Pearl – Golden Brown Metallic – Modern Steel Metallic – Radiant Red Metallic – Lunar Silver Metallic | – Candy White – Carbon Steel – Brilliant Silver – Toffee Brown – Flash Red – Lapiz Blue |
2020 Honda City vs 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider – Ex-showroom Price
| Fuel Type | 2020 Honda City | 2020 Skoda Rapid Rider |
| Petrol (1.5-litre) | INR 12.20 lakh – 14.45 lakh. | INR 4.496 lakh – 11.79 lakh. |
| Diesel (1.5-litre) | INR 12.40 – 14.65 lakh. | – |