The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)

€ 19,300
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 19,700
 VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 2.0
€ 19,300
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 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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (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 DSG (18 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (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 2.0
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.97 %
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
25.08 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
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
393 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
712 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (WLTP)
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