The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
15.58 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.32 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
759 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft