The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 23,900

€ 19,400

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3851 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.1 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 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