The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 16,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700

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 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
165.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
17.26 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
148 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

 REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft