The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 10.5 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4199 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1685 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.93 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
120 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L