The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 18,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 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 1.6 TDI (11 - 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 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft