The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,300

€ 20,300

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 TSI Green tec is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.5
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
102.4
169.4
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 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.72 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Green tec
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft