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

€ 37,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 GTI Clubsport
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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