The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
€ 27,700

€ 19,700

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.4 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
145 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
65 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
29 mpg
city
59 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
949 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
949 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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