The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 26,600

€ 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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.5
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
102.4
169.4
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft