The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI Green tec
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3706 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.3 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
21.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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