The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 16,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
8.38 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
