The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 16,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
608 lb
19.07 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24.8 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
670 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft