The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 15,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 Green tec is 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2535 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
16.66 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.82 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
48 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
697 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
108 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
92.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft