The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 16,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 26,500
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 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 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (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 1.2 TSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
670 lb
20.62 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 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 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft