The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 26,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.52 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
833 mi
Range
678 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft