The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 39,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf R
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.8
169.4 in
Length
165.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf R
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3728 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
20.1 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf R
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.07 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
444 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft