The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 19,700

€ 42,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 3.6 cm longer, 9.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1459
1706
1940
1470
1799
2027
1706 mm
Width
1799 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1459 mm
Height
1470 mm
2602
4304
2626
4268
4304 mm
Length
4268 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.71 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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11.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
11.42 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L