The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 18,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

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 OPF ACT BlueMotion is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3746 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.44 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

 REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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