The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 19,700

€ 29,600

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 Green tec is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1459
1706
1940
1486
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
2602
4304
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.97 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
230 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
14.04 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
78 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
71 mpg
city
32 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
949 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
125 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L