The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 18,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 11.5 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1706 mm
Width
1821 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4304 mm
Length
4286 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1699 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
10.22 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
13.92 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
71 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
41 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L