The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 18,000
€ 19,700
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.17 %
General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
89 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31.21 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
854 mi
Range
412 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
