The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 16,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 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 (15 - 17)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1180 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
167 kg
12.4 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

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
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 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
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
10.93 kg/bhp
9.1 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
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
610 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
712 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 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
443 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L