The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 22,600

€ 18,600

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 11.9 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1488
1825
2021
1459
1706
1940
1825 mm
Width
1706 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1488 mm
Height
1459 mm
2524
4288
2602
4304
4288 mm
Length
4304 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
6.39 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.09 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
434 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L