The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft