The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 17,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
67.2
76.4
67.8 in
Width
67.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
102.4
169.4
162.6 in
Length
169.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
