The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 20,600

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 GreenLine.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 GreenLine
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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