The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.13 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
493 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft