The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 21,300

€ 24,100

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
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
102.4
169.4
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.88 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
739 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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