The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 17,700

€ 26,300

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
57.5
67.2
76.4
58.3
70
79.5
67.2 in
Width
70 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
101.9
176.5
104.4
182.8
176.5 in
Length
182.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %

General
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
31.34 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
777 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data