The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 18,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
168
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 1.6 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
53 mpg
( 60 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
60 MPGe
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
16.7 lb
city
42 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
64 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
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 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
