The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2612 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
13.68 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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