The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 26,900

€ 17,600

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic Type R is 1.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56.9
70.3
78.1
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.1
102.4
169.4
168.1 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.83 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft