The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 Green tec 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 Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.44 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
city
45 mpg
76 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1005 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft