The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,300

€ 21,200

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.67 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
NH
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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