The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 17,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
31.21 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
69 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
42 mpg
74 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
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
70 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 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
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
