The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 19,300

€ 22,700

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
67.2
76.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
67.2 in
Width
69.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.5
169.4 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
NH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
759 mi
Range
241 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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