The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 18,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.07 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

453 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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
645 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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