The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 17,600

€ 24,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
63.8
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
102.4
169.4
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 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.32 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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