The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 21,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.3 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
NH
Generation
AU
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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 BlueTDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
797 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
80.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft