The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 17,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
102.4
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.16 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
