The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 17,600

€ 25,000
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 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
AU
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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