The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 19,000
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 Performance is 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
102.4
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.96 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
