The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 42,000

€ 19,400

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Green tec.
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3851 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.64 %

General
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
8V
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CXM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
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