The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 16,300

€ 27,500

€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1459
1706
1940
1480
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4304
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1170 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
227 kg
16.25 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
175 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
11.25 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L