The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
67.2 in
Width
70.4 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2714 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.38 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
NH
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
595 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft