The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.34 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
949 mi
Range
647 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft