The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 32,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTD is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf GTD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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