The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 22,700

€ 16,700

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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
167.5
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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