The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 16,700

€ 20,100

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
1170 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
196 kg
14.35 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
175 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
11.25 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
670 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
96.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L