The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 22,800

€ 16,700

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
10.08 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
123 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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