The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 26,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
169.4
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
609 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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