The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 17,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

ⓘ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 Green tec 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 Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.1 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31.21 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
579 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft