The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 4.9 cm longer, 9.3 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1706 mm
Width
1799 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1459 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4304 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
11.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
11.42 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
5.8 kg  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
75 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
7.4 kg
71 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
814 mi
Range
242 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
26.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L