The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
634 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft