The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 20,900

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1685 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
10.78 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
120 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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)
1380 L