The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 17,600

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.6 cm shorter, 10.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1486
1808
2021
1459
1706
1940
1808 mm
Width
1706 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1486 mm
Height
1459 mm
2537
4278
2602
4304
4278 mm
Length
4304 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1199 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1659 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.77 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
94 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
160 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
12.76 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
61 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L