The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 15,600

€ 22,600

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 Green tec is 10.5 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1459
1706
1940
1480
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4304
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.85 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
160 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
13.53 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
58 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
697 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
92.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L