The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 19,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 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 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (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 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (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 Green tec
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.29 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
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
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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