The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 18,600

€ 16,300

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.9 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
99.4
168.8
102.4
169.4
168.8 in
Length
169.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.94 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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