The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3613 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.53 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 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 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.65 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft