The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 18,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 Jetta 1.4 TSI is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.5
67.2
76.4
70.1 in
Width
67.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.4
179.3
101.9
176.5
179.3 in
Length
176.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
3137 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3757 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.59 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.82 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.67 lb/hp
30.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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 Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft