The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 20,600

€ 18,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.26 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
18 mpg
city
59 mpg
33 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
364 mi
Range
1005 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
70 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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