The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 21,900

€ 18,000

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.2 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
169.4
168.4 in
Length
169.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
37 mpg
city
59 mpg
56 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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