The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec is 1.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
67.2 in
Width
70.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.4 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.74 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
64 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
15.6 lb
65 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
833 mi
Range
256 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft