The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (13 - 15)
€ 21,500

€ 16,700

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.96 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
670 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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