The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 18,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
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 BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
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 BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft