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 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
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
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
2579 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.94 %

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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 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
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
24.8 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
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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