The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 39,300
€ 20,900
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
697 lb
20.52 %
General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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
