The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 18,000

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.11 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 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).
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI 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