The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 15,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 is an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI Green tec
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
589 lb
18.85 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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