The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 15,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mpg
city
39 mpg
78 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
971 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
