The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 17,600
€ 19,000
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.2 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
169.4
168.4 in
Length
169.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.1 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
47 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
