The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 15,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
11.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
