The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1699 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.96 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
13.92 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
71 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
city
52 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
854 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
