The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 15,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 Green tec 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 Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
14.76 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
28.73 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
727 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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