The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1221 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1681 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.29 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
9.93 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
60 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L