The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,800

€ 20,000

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.11 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 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