The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 15,200

€ 22,700

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
582 lb
18.67 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
455 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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