The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,300

€ 21,900

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2692 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
11.07 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
117.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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