The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 17,600

€ 26,300

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.54 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
598 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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