The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 40,100

€ 15,200

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1399
1765
1957
1459
1706
1940
1765 mm
Width
1706 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1399 mm
Height
1459 mm
2578
4230
2602
4304
4230 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1150 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1610 kg

Weight Difference:
400 kg
25.81 %

General
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
85 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
160 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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5.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.94 kg/bhp
13.53 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
55 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
449 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
415 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L