The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 19,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
169.4
167.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
