The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 28,400

€ 19,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.9 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
99.4
168.8
102.4
169.4
168.8 in
Length
169.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.64 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 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 BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
854 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
125 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 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