The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,300

€ 19,500

€ 21,300
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 TSI 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 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1459
1706
1940
1486
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4304
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.55 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
200 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
10.21 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
621 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI 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