The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 19,800

€ 17,600

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
12.08 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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