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 an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
71.2 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
168.4 in
Length
169.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft