The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 17,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2632 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3646 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.53 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
1K
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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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