The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 15,600

€ 22,800

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.84 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
28.73 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
758 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
727 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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