The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 16,500
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.9 cm shorter, 9.3 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1799 mm
Width
1706 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1491 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
2602
4304
4255 mm
Length
4304 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1625 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.91 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
94 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
160 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
12.39 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
72 mpg
city
53 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
85.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L