The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 15,200

€ 21,300

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
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
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
13 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
670 mi
Range
257 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
135.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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