The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 18,300
€ 21,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.38 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
NH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
