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

€ 20,600

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI GreenLine.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 1.6 TDI GreenLine
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.25 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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