The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 20,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
450 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
833 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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