The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 22,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
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
102.4
169.4
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.33 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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