The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 17,500
 VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 18,000
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 1.4 TDI Green tec is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (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 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
169.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.24 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

▶ REPLAY
30.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.44 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
59 mpg
city
25 mpg
76 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1005 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
1005 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
70 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft