The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 19,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 17.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1498
1721
1897
1459
1706
1940
1721 mm
Width
1706 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1498 mm
Height
1459 mm
2515
4129
2602
4304
4129 mm
Length
4304 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1309 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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12.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.96 kg/bhp
14.38 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
36 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
432 mi
Range
759 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L
