The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 16,500
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
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 1.0 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3613 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.81 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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