The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec 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 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec 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 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
10 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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