The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 18,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 is 2.6 cm shorter, 10.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1459
1706
1940
1808 mm
Width
1706 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1486 mm
Height
1459 mm
2537
4278
2602
4304
4278 mm
Length
4304 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1239 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1699 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.76 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
13.92 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
71 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
37 mpg
city
63 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L
