The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 35,500

€ 18,600

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 3.2 is 6.6 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1459
1706
1940
1765 mm
Width
1706 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1421 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4238
2602
4304
4238 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
325 kg
20.5 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L