The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 21,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1221 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1681 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
7.08 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
123 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

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

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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