The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 19,700

€ 20,800

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.79 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
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