The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
11.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.4 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
542 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
697 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft