The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 23,600
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.95 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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