The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
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
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft