The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 20,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.17 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
833 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
