The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 36,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTE
57.4
67.2
76.4
58
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 in
102.4
169.4
103.4
168.1
169.4 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTE
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
747 lb
21.19 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTE
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
51 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
833 mi
Range
1657 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







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