The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 15,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600

ⓘ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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.87 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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