The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 23,900

€ 17,600

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
67.2
76.4
69.5 in
Width
67.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169
102.4
169.4
169 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2612 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
15.05 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft