The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 DSG (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 DSG (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
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.03 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
24.18 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
65 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
949 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft