The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 17,600

€ 25,600
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 TSI ACT BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2853 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.63 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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