The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 18,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.54 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft