The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 20,600

€ 18,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1480
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1689 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.46 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
13.81 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
83 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
39 mpg
city
71 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
91 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L