The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 21,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
7.06 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft