The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 17,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 32,800
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (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 GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.13 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

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 dual clutch 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 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
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 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
1032 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