The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 18,600
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 17.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1721 mm
Width
1706 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1498 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4129 mm
Length
4304 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.76 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L