The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 18,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (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 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (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 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3724 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.07 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
105 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
125 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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