The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.1 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
53 mpg
city
59 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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