The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 19,700

€ 23,700

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
67.2
76.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.61 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CHG*
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
949 mi
Range
455 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft