The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 21,300

€ 20,800

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 Green tec is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
3706 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.72 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
123 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
21.89 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
432 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
727 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft