The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft