The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
€ 20,300

€ 20,600

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
2959 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.25 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 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