The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.43 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft