The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.94 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
493 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft