The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 20,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.41 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
589 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 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
