The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 17,600

€ 29,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
67.2 in
Width
70.4 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
169.4
103.1
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2643 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
13.11 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
NH
Generation
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
675 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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