The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 18,600
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
€ 18,600
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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft