The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 23,800
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 TDI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI Green tec
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3706 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.8 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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