The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 17,600

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 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 1.0 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.8 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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