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

€ 32,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
67.2
76.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
102.4
169.4
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
14.04 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.71 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
759 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft