The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI 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 (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.9 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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