The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 19,400

€ 25,300

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.7
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
102.4
169.4
103.1
167.6
169.4 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.14 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
NH
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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