The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 21,000

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 Sedan 1.8 TFSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
55.7
70.7
77.2
57.5
67.2
76.4
70.7 in
Width
67.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.8
175.4
101.9
176.5
175.4 in
Length
176.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.57 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft