The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 20,900

€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.74 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.69 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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