The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
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
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.49 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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