The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
€ 22,200

€ 21,300

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 1.4 TSI Green tec
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.39 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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