The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 19,700
€ 24,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
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
102.4
169.4
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 1.8 T
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.27 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
570 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
