The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2643 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
7.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
661 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft