The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 15,600
		
					 
					€ 22,700
					
					 
					€ 15,600
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 22,700
				ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
				
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
				57.4
							
							67.2
							
							76.4
							
						63.8
							
							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
				102.4
							
							169.4
							
						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 1.6 BiFuel
				2535 lb
					Curb Weight
					3117 lb
				3549 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4277 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								582 lb
									18.67 %
								 
								General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
				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
					5-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
					2
4
Cylinders
					4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
						at 4800 rpm
					Power
					101 hp
						at 5600 rpm
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
						85 hp
						101 hp
						VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					118 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					109 lb‑ft
						at 3800 rpm
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
						118 lb‑ft
						109 lb‑ft
						VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
				
							
							
							112 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							114 mph
						
					11.7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					12.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
535 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
561 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
						29.82 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					30.86 lb/hp
						
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
						29.82 lb/hp
						30.86 lb/hp
						VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						48 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						31 mpg
						
					
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
						48 mpg
						31 mpg
						VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					40 mpg
					city
					23 mpg
						
				55 mpg
					highway
					39 mpg
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						697 mi
					Range
					455 mi
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
						697 mi
						455 mi
						VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					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).
142.1 kWh
						
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
						92.9 kWh
						142.1 kWh
						VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				183 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					288 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1014 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1160 lb
				11.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					11.2 cu ft
				







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

















