The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 21,700

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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