The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 17,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.05 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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