The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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
2643 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
13.23 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 1500 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 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
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
29.3 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
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
657 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
877 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft