The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 18,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 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 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI 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 3-door 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.81 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
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
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
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

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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft