The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 23,300

€ 21,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 Green tec.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1480
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1480 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4199
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 Green tec
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1221 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1681 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
12.22 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
123 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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).
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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