The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 16,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 11.9 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1706 mm
Width
1825 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4304 mm
Length
4288 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1170 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 kg
13.08 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
175 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
11.25 kg/bhp
9.09 kg/bhp
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
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
610 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
670 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
96.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (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
460 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L