The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,600
€ 19,500
€ 18,600
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 1.6 TDI is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.87 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
