The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 15,200
€ 20,100
€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.5
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
102.4
169.4
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
15.5 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
85 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
29.82 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
670 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
