The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 TSI is 17.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 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 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
2515
4129
4304 mm
Length
4129 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1384 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.49 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
200 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
10.21 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
384 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
168.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L