The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 19,400

€ 23,400

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.73 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
NH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
60 mpg
65 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
914 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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