The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 18,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.7 inches shorter, 4.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
71.7 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
102.4
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.37 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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 1.4 TDI
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 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 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 1.4 TDI
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 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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
