The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 18,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.77 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 BMT
138 hp
104 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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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 BMT
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft