The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 32,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 18,700
 Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘ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 Sedan 1.8 TFSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.7
77.2
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3803 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
17.15 %
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
NH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
24.06 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft