The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 22,600

€ 16,300

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1480
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1170 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1630 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
9.3 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
175 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.75 kg/bhp
11.25 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L