The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 17,600
€ 18,100
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.36 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
