The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 18,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 25,800
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 1.4 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 DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (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
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3746 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.85 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
30.7 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
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
1217 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