The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
€ 24,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.9 cm shorter, 9.3 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1799 mm
Width
1706 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1491 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4255 mm
Length
4304 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1258 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1718 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.97 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

Performance

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

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
14.13 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
83 MPGe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
7.4 kg
city
63 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
83 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
242 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L