The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 19,700

€ 19,700

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 Green tec is 17.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.37 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 2.0
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
230 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
14.04 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
78 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
71 mpg
city
24 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
949 mi
Range
393 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L