The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 26,500

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
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
102.4
169.4
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 2.0 TDI
2643 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
18.65 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
743 mi
Range
678 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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