The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 17,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
167.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3657 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.3 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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