The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 21,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec 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 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec 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 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.93 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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