The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,600

€ 20,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 GreenLine is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1459
1706
1940
1486
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4304
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1258 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1718 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
6.26 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
230 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
14.13 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
74 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
47 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
899 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L