The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,000

€ 26,300

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1459
1706
1940
1502
1821
2021
1706 mm
Width
1821 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1502 mm
2602
4304
2540
4286
4304 mm
Length
4286 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.83 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
14.16 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
69 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
61 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
833 mi
Range
657 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L