The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 17,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1680 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
109 kg
8.56 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
160 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
12.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
12.39 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
63 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L