The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 19,000

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1480
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
8.3 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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9.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
9.96 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
71 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
46 mpg
city
58 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L