The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 16,700

€ 17,500

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Green tec is 17.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
1459
1706
1940
1498
1721
1897
1706 mm
Width
1721 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1459 mm
Height
1498 mm
2602
4304
2515
4129
4304 mm
Length
4129 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
1170 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
87 kg
6.92 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*BCA*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
104 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
175 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
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11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
11.25 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
670 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L