The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 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 1.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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 R
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.71 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft