The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 27,700

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.79 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
NH
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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