The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 17,600

€ 26,000

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 0.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
67.2 in
Width
70.4 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
169.4
103.1
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2612 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.9 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
NH
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
743 mi
Range
595 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft