The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 Green tec is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1689 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 kg
5.24 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
230 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
13.81 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
83 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
71 mpg
city
39 mpg
91 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1005 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L