The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 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 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
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 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.4 TDI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.92 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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