The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
21.75 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft