The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 18,600
€ 26,800
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
169.4
103.1
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.65 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DHF*
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
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
60 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
16.7 lb
64 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
777 mi
Range
293 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
