The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2612 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.24 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
NH
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft