The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.41 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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