The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 19,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.44 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.8 T
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
104 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
26.71 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft