The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 19,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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 Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.02 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
104 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
26.71 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
526 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft