The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.36 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
542 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft