The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 23,300
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
87 kg
6.51 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Performance

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

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

174 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
14.04 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
78 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
50 mpg
city
71 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L