The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 17,600
€ 20,600
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.9 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
31.21 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
364 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
