The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 21,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.9 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CZC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
697 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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
