The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 18,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.94 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
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 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
678 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft