The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.39 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
65 mpg  ( 73 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
73 MPGe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
16.7 lb
city
59 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
69 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft