The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,300

€ 24,500

€ 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
167.5
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.86 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
NH
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
661 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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