The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 40,100
€ 20,900
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
55.1
69.5
77
57.4
67.2
76.4
69.5 in
Width
67.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.5
102.4
169.4
166.5 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.98 %
General
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
120 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
589 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft
