The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 15,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 20,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
14.24 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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