The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 17,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (15 - 17)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
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
1194 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1654 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
179 kg
13.04 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
89 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
160 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
13.42 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
61 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
743 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
87.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L