The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.82 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
457 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft