The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2599 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3613 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
15.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft