The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
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 Performance DSG (17 - 18)
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 Performance
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
13.01 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 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 Performance
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 Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft