The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 20,900

€ 21,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 cm longer, 5.3 cm narrower and 16.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1459
1706
1940
1621
1759
1946
1706 mm
Width
1759 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1459 mm
Height
1621 mm
2602
4304
2578
4204
4304 mm
Length
4204 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
13.37 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.21 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L