The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 36,000

€ 19,700

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 OPF is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.29 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
31 mpg
city
59 mpg
42 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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