The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2599 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3613 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.68 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.65 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft