The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 19,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 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 1.0 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.29 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 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