The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 18,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.61 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft