The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 18,600

€ 25,600
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 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.81 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft