The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 17,600

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
169.4
167.6 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.93 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft