The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘ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 is 2.6 cm shorter, 10.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1808 mm
Width
1706 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1486 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4278 mm
Length
4304 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.67 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
14.38 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L