The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
NH
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
462 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft