The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 21,300

€ 37,400

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 Green tec
VW Golf R
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
653 lb
19.47 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
439 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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