The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
604 lb
18.28 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
542 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft