The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 15,200
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 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 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
13 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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