The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,700
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 30,300
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 0.6 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
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
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.1 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
113 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
814 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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