The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

€ 35,800
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 18,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

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 3.2 is 0.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (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 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
102.4
169.4
168.7 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
Weight Difference:
838 lb
23.18 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft