The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)

€ 19,700
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
€ 19,700
 VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 2.0
€ 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 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (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 DSG (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (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 2.0
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.39 %
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
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

571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0

▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
59 mpg
city
20 mpg
69 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft