The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 18,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
169.4
167.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2747 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.35 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
35 mpg
city
59 mpg
53 mpg
highway
76 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft