The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (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
€ 19,700
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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.64 %
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
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 Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
59 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
949 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft