The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 20,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.7 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
647 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft