The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2643 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.76 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
706 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft