The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 17,600

€ 27,000
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 0.7 inches shorter, 4.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.7 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
102.4
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.41 %

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

6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 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
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 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
904 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