The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 TSI is 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.22 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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