The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
598 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft