The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec is 4.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.81 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31.21 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft