The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 22,100

€ 16,700

€ 22,100
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
1480
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1170 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1630 kg

Weight Difference:
144 kg
10.96 %

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
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
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
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
11.25 kg/bhp
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
63 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
670 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).
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 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L