The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 21,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 SCR is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
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 SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
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 SCR
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3728 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.14 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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