The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 TSI (12 - 13)
2537
4278
4304 mm
Length
4278 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.67 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
462 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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