The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 27,000

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 10.5 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1459
1706
1940
1480
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4304
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.81 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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12.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
12.12 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L