The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,700
€ 20,600
€ 19,700
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 17.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1459
1706
1940
1498
1721
1897
1706 mm
Width
1721 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1459 mm
Height
1498 mm
2602
4304
2515
4129
4304 mm
Length
4129 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.64 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXM*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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11.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
11.42 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
364 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1381 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
