The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 18,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 TSI is an inch shorter, 4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
13.25 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
23 mpg
city
59 mpg
39 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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