The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 30,600

€ 19,300

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
167
102.4
169.4
167 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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