The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 24,200
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 9.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
70.6
78.3
67.8 in
Width
70.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
104.3
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.48 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
9C
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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 Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
647 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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).
90.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft
