The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 19,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.72 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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