The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.25 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
14.38 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L