The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 TSI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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 TSI
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.54 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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