The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 15,600

€ 18,000

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
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
1160 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.68 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
89 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
160 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
13.03 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
534 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
727 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
89 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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L