The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 18,000

€ 23,700

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 Green tec is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
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
102.4
169.4
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.84 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.44 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
city
43 mpg
76 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1005 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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