The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 44,100
€ 20,000
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
167.8
102.4
169.4
167.8 in
Length
169.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.28 %
General
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
AU
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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
