The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
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 DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.4 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.62 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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