The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 15,200
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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 TSI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
18.77 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
526 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft