The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 24,400
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
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
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.86 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
