The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.86 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft