The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 21,300

€ 23,000

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2692 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
11.01 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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