The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 17,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
57.4
67.2
76.4
69.5 in
Width
67.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.9
102.4
169.4
166.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.31 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
