The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 18,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 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 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 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 Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Green tec
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.07 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
37 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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