The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 17,600

€ 32,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
690 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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