The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 20,900

€ 23,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 TSI is 10.5 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1459
1706
1940
1480
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4304
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
147 kg
10.71 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.21 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L