The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 26,900
€ 16,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
19.3 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
