The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 39,400

€ 18,000

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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 TCR OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.65 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
127 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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