The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 19,400

€ 30,900

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf GTI
57.4
67.2
76.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
67.2 in
Width
70.3 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
169.4
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf GTI
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.13 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
422 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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