The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 18,300
€ 18,700
€ 18,300
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 1.4 TDI is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.4 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.98 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.4 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
89 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
30.7 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
455 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
854 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
82.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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
