The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.56 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
444 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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