The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 18,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.46 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L