The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 39,300

€ 17,300

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.8
102.4
169.4
165.8 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2632 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3646 lb

Weight Difference:
765 lb
22.52 %

General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







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