The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

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 4.9 cm shorter, 9.3 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1799 mm
Width
1706 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1491 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
2602
4304
4255 mm
Length
4304 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1231 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1691 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.69 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
123 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
10.01 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
58 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
72 mpg
city
46 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L