The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 22,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.64 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
AU
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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