The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 17,600
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1384 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.96 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
230 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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14.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
14.16 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
384 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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