The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 19,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
