The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 16,700

€ 19,000

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
1170 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
5.03 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
104 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
175 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
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11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
11.25 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
670 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L