The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 26,500

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.77 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
795 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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