The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 39,300

€ 18,000

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 9.2 cm shorter, 8 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1461
1786
2048
1459
1706
1940
1786 mm
Width
1706 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1461 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4212
2602
4304
4212 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1689 kg

Weight Difference:
312 kg
20.25 %

General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
13.81 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
83 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
25 mpg
city
71 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
91 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
415 L







1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L