The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,400
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 TDI 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 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.48 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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