The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 20,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 17.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
1367 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.83 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CUS*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1781 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
220 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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9.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
9.24 kg/bhp
14.16 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
22 mpg
city
61 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
380 mi
Range
833 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
415 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L