The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 17,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 24,500
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 BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
71.9 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
168.8 in
Length
169.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3649 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.31 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 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