The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 17,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
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 1.4
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.43 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
534 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft