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 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 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 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
169.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.5 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
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
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft