The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1231 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1691 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
13.13 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
123 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.01 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
697 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L