The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 18,000
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 18,000
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 Green tec is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.95 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
89 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
31.21 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
59 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
384 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
854 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
82.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft