The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 19,700
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 4.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.7 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
102.4
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.58 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CXM*
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
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 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
