The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 18,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.6 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft