The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3706 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.2 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
21.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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