The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 TSI
2612 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
16.36 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
462 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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