The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 18,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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
165.9
102.4
169.4
165.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.19 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
854 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft