The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 24,700

€ 18,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.32 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft