The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
€ 15,600

€ 25,000

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Green tec is 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
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
102.4
169.4
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 Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
9.3 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CZE*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.82 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
598 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
697 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft