The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,700

€ 24,700

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec is 10.5 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1459
1706
1940
1480
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4304
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.72 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 1.6 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
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
14.04 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
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
78 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
78 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
city
60 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
949 mi
Range
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (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
460 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L