The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 18,000
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4
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 1.4
2612 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.65 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
534 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
