The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 15,200
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200

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 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (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 1.2 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
18.72 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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 1.2 TSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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