The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 18,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 is 2.6 cm shorter, 10.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1808 mm
Width
1706 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1486 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4278 mm
Length
4304 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
113 kg
8.23 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L