The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 27,700

€ 21,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 GTI is 9.1 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1469
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1469 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4213
2602
4304
4213 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1221 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1681 kg

Weight Difference:
172 kg
12.35 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
123 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
6.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.73 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L