The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
94.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft