The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 32,400

€ 19,800

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.46 %

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
*CXM*
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
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
113 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
125 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.97 lb/hp
25.27 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
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1014 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft