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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 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 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2632 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3646 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
12.41 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.57 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
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
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (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
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft