The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 23,600
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.5 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
589 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 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