The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 17,600
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 1.6 TDI is an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.08 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft