The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 18,300
€ 17,600
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.74 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
