The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.8 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
230 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
14.16 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L