The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 11.5 cm narrower and 4.3 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 (17 - 18)
1706
1940
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1706 mm
Width
1821 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4304 mm
Length
4286 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.64 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
11.42 kg/bhp
13.52 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
67 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
56 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 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
380 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L