The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 21,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 Green tec is 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft