The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 18,600
€ 33,900
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 GTI Performance.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.16 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
NH
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
478 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
