The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 18,000

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Green tec
1401 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
10.06 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
153 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
6.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.04 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
71 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
26 mpg
city
58 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L