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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2599 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3613 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.65 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft