The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
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 BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3746 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.55 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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