The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1685 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.58 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
120 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L