The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 29,800

€ 20,900

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 7.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
69.9 in
Width
67.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
64.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.2
102.4
169.4
166.2 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.68 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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