The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 19,300

€ 19,600

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 10.5 cm longer, 8 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1459
1706
1940
1480
1786
2048
1706 mm
Width
1786 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2602
4304
2578
4199
4304 mm
Length
4199 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.56 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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14.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.38 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L