The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 16,700

€ 19,200

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.4.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.74 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
108 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24.08 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
49 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
712 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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