The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.6 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
133 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

 REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft