The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 19,400
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 Green tec is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1287 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1747 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.3 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
250 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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

138 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
11.29 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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