The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 17,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2714 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft