The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 31,600

€ 17,600

€ 31,600
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 0.7 inches shorter, 4.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.7 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
102.4
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.23 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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