The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 15,200
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200

ⓘ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 TDI is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (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 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1150 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1610 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
164 kg
12.48 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
85 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
13.53 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L