The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 17,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.9 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
99.4
168.8
102.4
169.4
168.8 in
Length
169.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
14.05 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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