The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI
2643 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3657 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
15.4 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28.12 lb/hp
15.09 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
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
468 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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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