The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 17,300

€ 24,500

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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
1706
1940
1488
1825
2021
1706 mm
Width
1825 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1488 mm
2602
4304
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
1194 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1654 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
169 kg
12.4 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
89 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
160 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
13.42 kg/bhp
9.21 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
61 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
61 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
743 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
743 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
87.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 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
437 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L