The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 19,400
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400

ⓘ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 Green tec.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
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 Green tec (15 - 17)
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 Green tec
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3851 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.28 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CXM*
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
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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