The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 20,000
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 S3 is 2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI.
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
70 in
Width
67.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
167.4 in
Length
169.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.86 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
8V
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Performance

Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft