The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 Green tec is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.7 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.44 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1005 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft