The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,800
€ 21,700
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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, 2.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
