The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 15,200
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 23,400
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 TDI 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 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
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 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
653 lb
20.48 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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