The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 18,000

€ 23,800

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 Green tec is 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
63.8
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
102.4
169.4
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 Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.23 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.44 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
city
45 mpg
76 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1005 mi
Range
795 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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