The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 19,400

€ 22,100

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.23 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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