The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 43,200

€ 19,300

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 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 1.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.32 %

General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 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