The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,100

€ 21,700

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.6
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 1.4 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.9 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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