The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 42,000

€ 19,300

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 S3 is 2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
55.2
70
77.4
57.4
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
102.2
167.5
102.4
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
575 lb
17.5 %

General
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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