The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 18,600
€ 29,700
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
67.2 in
Width
70.4 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
169.4
103.1
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
NH
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
675 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
