The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 19,700

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.4 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
AU
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
37 mpg
city
59 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft