The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 18,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.26 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
71 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
37 mpg
city
58 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L