The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.32 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft