The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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
€ 24,200
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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3788 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.78 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 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
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 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
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