The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 21,200
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
69.3 in
Width
67.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
165.5 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.83 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
32 mpg
city
59 mpg
46 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft