The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 21,500
€ 15,200
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
16.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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
