The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 17,600

€ 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
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 1.0 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
10.02 %

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
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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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).
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