The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 22,500
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 BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3724 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.75 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

 REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
45 mpg
city
59 mpg
67 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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