The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 19,700
€ 19,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Green tec.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
854 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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
