The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 Green tec is 0.6 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.4 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31.21 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft