The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 16,300
€ 39,300
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI is 9.2 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
1459
1706
1940
1461
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1461 mm
2602
4304
2578
4212
4304 mm
Length
4212 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
1170 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
371 kg
24.08 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
175 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
11.25 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
444 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L















