The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft