The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,300

€ 23,300

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 11.9 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1459
1706
1940
1488
1825
2021
1706 mm
Width
1825 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1488 mm
2602
4304
2524
4288
4304 mm
Length
4288 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.24 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.38 kg/bhp
12.92 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
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 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
465 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L