The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 27,100
€ 16,300
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
13.6 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
