The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 16,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (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 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (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 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
18.69 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
104 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24.8 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
633 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft