The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 19,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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