The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 26,400

€ 16,300

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168
102.4
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
12.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
15.6 lb
city
34 mpg
11 lb
highway
51 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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