The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 20,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 1.6 TDI GreenLine
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.9 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 GreenLine
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
31.16 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
899 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
899 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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
