The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 18,600

€ 27,900

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 7.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
64.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
166.2
169.4 in
Length
166.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.29 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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