The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 15,600

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI Green tec
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
12.67 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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 Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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 Green tec
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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