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

€ 26,100

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.38 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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