The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
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 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.92 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft