The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3724 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.46 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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