The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 18,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 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 BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
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 BlueMotion
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 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 BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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
