The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3788 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.84 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.4 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 GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
31.16 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
899 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft