The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,000

€ 20,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1480
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1232 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.22 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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12.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.2 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
40 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
29 mpg
city
61 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
548 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L