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 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
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
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.24 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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