The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 20,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 GreenLine is 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3788 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.83 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
89 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
31.16 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
899 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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