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 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.6 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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