The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.29 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
62 mpg
49 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
971 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft