The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 20,900
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 25,000
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 1.8 TFSI is 6.6 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1765 mm
Width
1706 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1421 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4238 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1685 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.59 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
120 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
8.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.58 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L