The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 42,400

€ 19,400

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 cm shorter, 9.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1470
1799
2027
1459
1706
1940
1799 mm
Width
1706 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1470 mm
Height
1459 mm
2626
4268
2602
4304
4268 mm
Length
4304 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1287 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1747 kg

Weight Difference:
208 kg
13.91 %

General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 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 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
114 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
11.29 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
833 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L