The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.99 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft