The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.86 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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 manual 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
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
22.05 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
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
743 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).
94.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
838 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft