The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.86 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft