The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 21,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is 1.2 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1423
1765
1995
1459
1706
1940
1765 mm
Width
1706 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1423 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4292
2602
4304
4292 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1231 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1691 kg

Weight Difference:
164 kg
11.76 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CZC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
123 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
200 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.01 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
10.01 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
58 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
697 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
415 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1381 L