The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 22,300
€ 21,000
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 Jetta 1.6 is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI.
VW Jetta 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.14 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
1K5/1KM
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.21 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
29 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
417 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 Jetta 1.6
155.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
