The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 21,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.77 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 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
