The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,300
€ 22,100
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
169.4
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2632 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3646 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
12.26 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.57 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
743 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
87.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
