The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,500

€ 17,600

€ 28,500
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 0.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.3 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
169.7
102.4
169.4
169.7 in
Length
169.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
10.19 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
28.12 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
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 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
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft







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