The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 11.9 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1706 mm
Width
1825 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4304 mm
Length
4288 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
6.09 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.38 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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