The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 18,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 39,300
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 slightly. The VW Golf R is 3.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.22 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft