The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 16,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 16,700
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 1.2 TSI Green tec 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 Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
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 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2579 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
545 lb
17.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
104 hp
197 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 Green tec
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24.8 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
46 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
462 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
670 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.2 TSI Green tec
96.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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