The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 21,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (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 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (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 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.33 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
6-speed manual 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
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
22.51 lb/hp
28.96 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
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
847 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft