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

€ 21,700

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3728 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
16.26 %

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

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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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