The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 15,200

€ 24,500
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 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
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
12.67 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
118 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
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
29.82 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
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1175 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