The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,900
		
					 
					€ 32,500
					
					 
					€ 20,900
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 32,500
				ⓘ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  1.4 inches longer,  3.7 inches narrower and  0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
				
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
					VW Golf GTI
				57.4
							
							67.2
							
							76.4
							
						58.3
							
							70.8
															
							79.8
							
						67.2 in
					Width
					70.8 in
				76.4 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.8 in
				57.4 in
					Height
					58.3 in
				102.4
							
							169.4
							
						103.4
							
							168
							
						169.4 in
					Length
					168 in
				102.4 in
					Wheelbase
					103.4 in
				Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
					VW Golf GTI
				2701 lb
					Curb Weight
					3056 lb
				3715 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4123 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								355 lb
									11.62 %
								 
								General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
					VW Golf GTI
				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
					6-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
					VW Golf GTI
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				*CAX*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					227 hp
						at 4700 rpm
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
						120 hp
						227 hp
						VW Golf GTI
					148 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
						148 lb‑ft
						258 lb‑ft
						VW Golf GTI
					Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
					VW Golf GTI
				
							
							
							126 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							154 mph
						
					9.4 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
430 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
292 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
						22.51 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					13.46 lb/hp
						
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
						22.51 lb/hp
						13.46 lb/hp
						VW Golf GTI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
					VW Golf GTI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						41 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						37 mpg
						
					
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
						41 mpg
						37 mpg
						VW Golf GTI
					32 mpg
					city
					29 mpg
						
				49 mpg
					highway
					44 mpg
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						589 mi
					Range
					493 mi
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
						589 mi
						493 mi
						VW Golf GTI
					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).
119.4 kWh
						
				Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
						109.9 kWh
						119.4 kWh
						VW Golf GTI
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				216 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					233 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
					VW Golf GTI
				5
					Doors
					3
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1014 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1067 lb
				11.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				






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

















