The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.6 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1706 mm
Width
1808 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1459 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.67 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.38 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L