The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 42,400
€ 20,900
€ 42,400
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 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.8 in
Width
67.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
102.4
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
18.05 %
General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 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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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 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
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
