The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 15,200

€ 20,500

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
6.42 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
647 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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