The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.77 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
65 mpg  ( 73 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
73 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
59 mpg
city
15.6 lb
69 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
949 mi
Range
302 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
74 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).
25.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft