The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

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 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
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 1.0 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3627 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
10.02 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

 REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
17 lb
city
43 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
59 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 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