The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (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.
€ 19,300

ⓘ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 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 DSG (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 DSG (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
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
31.71 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
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft