The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 24,400

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 10.5 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1459
1706
1940
1480
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4304
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1231 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1691 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.46 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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10.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.01 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L