The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3728 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.15 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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