The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 19,400
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
67.2
76.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 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 (15 - 17)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 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 1.9 TDI
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3851 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.78 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
NH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXM*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
114 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
24.89 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
833 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft