The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 10.5 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1170 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
167 kg
12.49 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
11.25 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L