The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
€ 22,300
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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
168.4 in
Length
169.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3788 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.6 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 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