The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 16,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 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 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.32 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft