The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 16,700

€ 18,600

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
169.4
99.4
168.8
169.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
10.18 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24.08 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
712 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft