The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 29,700

€ 17,600

€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is 2 cm shorter, 8.3 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1491
1789
2073
1459
1706
1940
1789 mm
Width
1706 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1491 mm
Height
1459 mm
2619
4284
2602
4304
4284 mm
Length
4304 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.7 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
675 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
415 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L