The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 17,600
€ 19,700
€ 17,600
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 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 2.0.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.4
67.2
76.4
59
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
102.4
169.4
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 2.0
2612 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
10.3 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
393 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
