The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 18,300
€ 20,100
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1459
1706
1940
1486
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4304
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1699 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.83 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
13.92 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
71 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
854 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
