The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.78 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.16 kg/bhp
12.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L