The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 20,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.18 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
127 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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