The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 16,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.92 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI Green tec
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