The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 23,700

€ 18,000

€ 23,700
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 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 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 1.4 TDI Green tec
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.39 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 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
60 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
51 mpg
city
59 mpg
67 mpg
highway
76 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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
80.3 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 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
1206 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