The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 Green tec.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 TDI Green tec
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.02 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
47 mpg
city
59 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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