The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 17,600

€ 24,100

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2643 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.95 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
743 mi
Range
797 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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