The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 19,900

€ 19,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3851 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.19 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
108 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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