The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 20,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200

ⓘ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 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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 1.6
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
59 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
949 mi
Range
510 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft