The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 17,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2632 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3646 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.57 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
743 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
87.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft