The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 17,600

€ 24,500

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
103.1
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2643 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.95 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
555 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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