The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 20,600

€ 17,500

€ 20,600
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 GreenLine 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 GreenLine
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 GreenLine
VW New Beetle 1.4
2773 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3788 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 GreenLine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
89 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
170 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW New Beetle 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
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31.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
31.16 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
899 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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