The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 20,900
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3715 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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