The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,700

€ 31,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
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
102.4
169.4
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
706 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft