The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 15,200
€ 33,400
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
17.02 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
493 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
