The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,300

€ 32,600

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.61 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
684 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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