The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 20,700
		
					 
					€ 16,700
					
					 
					€ 20,700
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 16,700
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is  1.9 inches shorter,  3.7 inches wider and  1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
				
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
				58.7
							
							70.8
							
							79.8
							
						57.4
							
							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
				103.1
							
							167.5
							
						102.4
							
							169.4
							
						167.5 in
					Length
					169.4 in
				103.1 in
					Wheelbase
					102.4 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
				2670 lb
					Curb Weight
					2579 lb
				3770 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3594 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								90 lb
									3.37 %
								 
								General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
				AU
	
					Generation
					NH
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
				Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				*DKR*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
					2
3
Cylinders
					4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
					1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					104 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
						113 hp
						104 hp
						Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					148 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					129 lb‑ft
						at 1550 rpm
					VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
						148 lb‑ft
						129 lb‑ft
						Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
				
							
							
							127 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							120 mph
						
					9.7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
443 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
466 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
						23.63 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					24.8 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
						23.63 lb/hp
						24.8 lb/hp
						Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						52 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						46 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
						52 mpg
						46 mpg
						Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					43 mpg
					city
					37 mpg
						
				60 mpg
					highway
					55 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						690 mi
					Range
					670 mi
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
						690 mi
						670 mi
						Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					Environmental Impact
	
				85.3 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).
96.6 kWh
						
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
						85.3 kWh
						96.6 kWh
						Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				169 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					190 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
					Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
				3
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1100 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
				














