The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 19,400

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 GTE is 1.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf GTE
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58
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 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168.1
102.4
169.4
168.1 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3851 lb

Weight Difference:
688 lb
19.52 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







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