The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 17,500
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.81 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
