The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
€ 19,500
€ 21,300
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 is an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI Green tec
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.56 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
