The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 16,300

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 17.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1170 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1630 kg

Weight Difference:
196 kg
14.35 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
175 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
11.25 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
415 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L