The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,300
€ 20,000
€ 21,300
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 BiFuel is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
32 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
135.7 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 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
