The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 DSG (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 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 DSG (17 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 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
1199 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1659 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
98 kg
7.56 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 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
12.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
12.76 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 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
403 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L