The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 44,400

€ 15,200

€ 44,400
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 R is 1.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
167.8
102.4
169.4
167.8 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
23.6 %

General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft