The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 16,500
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
67.2 in
Width
67.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
169.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3613 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.28 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
94 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
27.65 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
422 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft