The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 18,000

€ 15,200

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 1.4 is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1217 kg
Kerb Weight
1150 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1610 kg

Weight Difference:
67 kg
5.51 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 bhp
85 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
132 NM
160 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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15.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
15.41 kg/bhp
13.53 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
44 mpg
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L