The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (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 DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.82 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
555 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft