The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 20,100
€ 20,900
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 TSI is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.4
67.2
76.4
59
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
102.4
169.4
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 1.9 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.33 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
22.51 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
589 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
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 TSI
109.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
