The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 29,500
€ 20,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
166.8
102.4
169.4
166.8 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.53 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
