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

€ 36,900

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
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
102.4
169.4
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 Performance OPF
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
493 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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