The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 19,300

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.9
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 1.0 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.45 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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