The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 20,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.05 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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