The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 16,500
€ 20,200
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.89 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.32 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
510 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
