The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 23,300

€ 21,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 1.4 TSI Green tec
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3706 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.49 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
21.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
727 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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