The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 32,500

€ 20,900

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 9.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1481
1799
2027
1459
1706
1940
1799 mm
Width
1706 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1481 mm
Height
1459 mm
2626
4268
2602
4304
4268 mm
Length
4304 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1685 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
10.58 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
120 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.31 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
415 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L