The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 17,600

€ 17,200

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
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
102.4
169.4
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2643 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.49 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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