The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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