The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 18,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.5
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
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.45 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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).
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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
