The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,700

€ 20,600

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.6 cm longer, 11.9 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1459
1706
1940
1488
1825
2021
1706 mm
Width
1825 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1488 mm
2602
4304
2524
4288
4304 mm
Length
4288 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1231 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1691 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
8.13 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.01 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L