The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,600

€ 23,800

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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
1706
1940
1486
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4304
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
1195 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
222 kg
15.67 %

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
200 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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11.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
11.06 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
697 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 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
393 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L