The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI GreenLine.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (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 1.6 TDI GreenLine
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3788 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.41 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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