The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 18,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 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 Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft