The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 20,600
€ 24,500
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 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 1.6 TDI GreenLine
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.48 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
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
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
62 mpg
( 69 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
69 MPGe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
17 lb
city
52 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
69 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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
