The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI is 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
10.08 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
758 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft