The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 22,500

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.3
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
102.4
169.4
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.41 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
26.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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