The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 20,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
€ 18,000
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 1.4 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 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (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 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3788 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.25 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
107 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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