The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 16,500
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3583 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
17.66 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.32 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
27.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
