The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 20,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.4 in
Width
67.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







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