The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (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.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 DSG (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 DSG (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
2901 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
9.2 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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 tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.4 lb/hp
24.18 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
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
697 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft