The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 22,500

€ 21,300

€ 22,500
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI 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 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3706 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.17 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 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 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
21.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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