The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 15,200
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
18.67 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
30 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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
