The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 20,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 GreenLine.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 GreenLine
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
21 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
899 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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
