The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 16,700

€ 21,500

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
12.22 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
24.08 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
422 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
712 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
90.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft