The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1179 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1639 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
216 kg
15.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
160 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
160 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
12.54 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
59 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L