The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 17,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.57 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXM*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
