The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 21,400

€ 18,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 10 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 16.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1459
1706
1940
1759 mm
Width
1706 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1621 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4204
2602
4304
4204 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.94 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L