The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 17,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
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
99.9
168.4
102.4
169.4
168.4 in
Length
169.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.93 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
