The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 26,200

€ 15,600

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.5
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
14.34 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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