The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.49 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
113 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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