The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 15,200
€ 19,200
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.98 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
NH
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
