The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 21,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 10 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 16.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1621
1759
1946
1459
1706
1940
1759 mm
Width
1706 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1621 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4204
2602
4304
4204 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1685 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
13.37 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
120 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L