The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (18 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 17,600
€ 18,700
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.43 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.4 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
455 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
697 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
