The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 18,300
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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
165.5
102.4
169.4
165.5 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.68 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
854 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
