The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 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
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ 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 BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
899 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).
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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