The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.32 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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