The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 BlueMotion
2612 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft