The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
739 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft