The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,600

€ 20,000

€ 36,600
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 is 2.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
167
102.4
169.4
167 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.29 %

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

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







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