The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 22,200
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 BlueMotion is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
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 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.77 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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