The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,400
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
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 BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3851 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.96 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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