The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 19,700
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 1.4 TDI 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 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
1706
1940
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1706 mm
Width
1721 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1459 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4304 mm
Length
4129 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.49 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
230 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
14.04 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
78 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
71 mpg
city
42 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
949 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI 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