The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 18,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 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 TSI (13 - 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 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.08 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
468 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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