The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 15,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
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 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.74 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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