The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 18,300

€ 28,900

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
169.4
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.49 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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