The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 20,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.1 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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