The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 19,400

€ 21,100

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.07 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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