The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
10.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.32 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
818 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft