The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,300
€ 39,300
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.8
169.4 in
Length
165.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf R
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
19.6 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf R
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
854 mi
Range
444 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
