The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 28,800

€ 18,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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
168.7
102.4
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3746 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.56 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
854 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
854 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
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