The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,700

€ 21,800

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3739 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.92 %

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

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

6-speed dual clutch 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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
123 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
22.15 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft