The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)

€ 15,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
€ 18,700
 VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.6
€ 15,600
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 1.2 TSI Green tec is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (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 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
169.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.95 %
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6

▶ REPLAY
29.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
29.82 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
48 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
455 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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).
142.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
92.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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