The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
723 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft