The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 15,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec is 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
769 lb
23.27 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.82 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
542 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
697 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft