The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.71 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft